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Also known as: preschool teacher, early learning educator
Avg. salary range
$41k–$43k
across regions
Hours / Day
8
Days / Week
5
working days
About this career
Preschool teachers instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth. They focus on providing age-appropriate and play-based learning experiences that stimulate a child's curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving abilities that encompasses various aspects of a child's development.
Career Level
Where you could work
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Where do we get our data?
Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
What you'll need
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Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Compassion
Are you able to understand how someone else is feeling without judgment? Do you reach out when you see someone in need of help?
Leadership
Do you work well in a group setting? Are you good at building relationships with others? Are you good at recognizing the skills of others?
Organization
Are you able to keep clutter to a minimum? Can you keep track of lots of different information?
Planning
Do you often take notes or make lists? Do you manage you time efficiently? Are you able to prioritize important tasks?
Education & Training
Associate's Degree
An associate's degree is the shortest post-secondary degree. Increasingly, people are turning to associate's as a quicker, less expensive route to career change than the traditional bachelor's or four-year degree. Associate's degrees usually take between two and three years to complete.
Compensation
Spokane
Washington
Low
$35,500
Average
$40,600
High
$43,300
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
5 on · 2 off per cycle
Typical shifts are 8 hours long, Monday through Friday.
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$41,733
Overall Rank
194th
out of 199 careers
In Education
4th
out of 5 careers
Salary distribution
Rankings are based on average salary data across all careers in our database. Individual earnings may vary.
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