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Below Average
Education & Childcare Administrators, Preschool & Daycare
O*NET 11-9031.00
Median Salary
$59,300
$38,580 – $98,240/yr
What They Do
Plan, direct, or coordinate academic or nonacademic activities of preschools or childcare centers and programs, including before- and after-school care.
Typical Tasks
- Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies and students' behavioral or learning problems.
- Monitor students' progress and provide students and teachers with assistance in resolving any problems.
- Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff and recommend personnel actions for programs and services.
- Teach classes or courses or provide direct care to children.
- Set educational standards and goals and help establish policies, procedures, and programs to carry them out.
Key Skills
Active Listening
Coordination
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Work Activities
- Training and Teaching Others
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
- Assisting and Caring for Others
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Job Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
Education Usually Needed
- associate's degree
- high school diploma/GED
Also Known As
Childcare Director
Early Head Start Director
Education Coordinator
Education Director
Education Site Manager
Preschool Director
Preschool Program Director
Principal
Site Coordinator
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