Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.
According to the US Department of Labor, there are 469,600 people employed as preschool teachers, except special education in the United States. The median annual salary is $31,900. Entry level employees earn approximately $21,900 per year and senior employees earn approximately $58,230 per year.
Estimates do not include other potential benefits such as health insurance, overtime pay, or retirement benefits that may be offered by employers.