Details Report for:
25-2012.00 - Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Teach academic and social skills to kindergarten students.
Sample of reported job titles: Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher, Classroom Teacher, Educator, Instructor, Kinder Teacher, Kindergarten Classroom Teacher, Kindergarten Teacher, Teacher, Title One Kindergarten Teacher, Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Tasks | Technology Skills | Tools Used | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Computer based training software — Children's educational software
- Electronic mail software — Microsoft Outlook
- Office suite software — Microsoft Office
- Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
- Word processing software — Microsoft Word
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Board games — Educational board games
- Building blocks — Toy block sets
- Cassette players or recorders — Audiotape players
- Childrens science kits — Science activity kits
- Compact disk players or recorders — Compact disk CD players
- Desktop computers
- Digital cameras — Compact digital cameras
- Intercom systems
- Laminators — Laminating machines
- Laser printers — Computer laser printers
- Notebook computers — Laptop computers
- Overhead projectors — Overhead display projectors
- Personal computers
- Sand or water tables or activity centers — Sand tables; Water tables
- Tactile toys — Pegboards
- Televisions — Television monitors
- Video cassette players or recorders — Video cassette recorders VCR
Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.
- Encourage students.
- Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
- Teach life skills.
- Apply multiple teaching methods.
- Evaluate student work.
- Monitor student behavior, social development, or health.
- Monitor student performance.
- Advise students on academic or career matters.
- Read to students.
- Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.
- Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
- Set up classroom materials or equipment.
- Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
- Maintain student records.
- Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.
- Plan educational activities.
- Develop instructional objectives.
- Create technology-based learning materials.
- Assist students with special educational needs.
- Teach others to use technology or equipment.
- Provide for basic needs of children.
- Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
- Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
- Arrange childcare or educational settings to ensure physical safety of children.
- Prepare tests.
- Display student work.
- Document lesson plans.
- Plan experiential learning activities.
- Evaluate performance of educational staff.
- Supervise student research or internship work.
- Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
- Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
- Distribute instructional or library materials.
- Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
- Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
- Supervise school or student activities.
Find occupations related to multiple detailed work activities
Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Title | Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed |
Education | Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. |
Related Experience | A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified. |
Job Training | Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. |
Job Zone Examples | Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators. |
SVP Range | (7.0 to < 8.0) |
Education
Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others. ![]() |
Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)
11-9031.00 | Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare |
21-2021.00 | Directors, Religious Activities and Education |
25-2011.00 | Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education |
25-2021.00 | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education ![]() |
25-2022.00 | Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education |
25-2031.00 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education |
25-3021.00 | Self-Enrichment Teachers ![]() |
39-9011.01 | Nannies ![]() |
39-9032.00 | Recreation Workers ![]() |
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wages (2019) | $56,850 annual |
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Employment (2019) | 127,700 employees |
Projected growth (2019-2029) | ![]() |
Projected job openings (2019-2029) | 12,200 |
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Top industries (2019) | Educational Services (95% employed in this sector)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data
and 2019-2029 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2019-2029). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Sources of Additional Information
Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.
- American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO
- American Montessori Society
- International Literacy Association
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
- National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators
- National Association of Independent Schools
- National Education Association
- Occupational Outlook Handbook: Kindergarten and elementary school teachers