Preschool Teacher

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Preschool Teacher does

Nurtures the cognitive, social, and physical development of children ages 3-5 through play-based and structured learning activities in early childhood settings.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a associate degree. About 2 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$7,500. Estimated payback: ~1 year. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• E-Learning Content Developer — $65,000/yr
• Academic Advisor — $52,000/yr
• Corporate Trainer — $68,000/yr
• Curriculum Developer — $72,000/yr
• Education Administrator — $100,000/yr