Career Profile
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Kindergarten Teachers teach academic and social skills to kindergarten students.
General Information
Teach academic and social skills to kindergarten students. Excludes Special Education Teachers (25-2050) and Substitute Teachers, Short-Term (25-3031).
Training Funds Available
This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.
Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state.
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Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 81 openings per year are projected for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education.
Employment Change
Employment for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 10.7% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $29.08/hour. Entry level workers are paid $23.58, while experienced workers are paid $32.65. The median wage is above average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 579 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 641.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education are Elementary and Secondary Schools, Child Care Services, and Religious Organizations.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education include Education and Training, English Language, and Psychology.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education is Bachelor's. 100% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.