Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare | Career

General Information

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate academic or nonacademic activities of preschools or childcare centers and programs, including before- and after-school care.

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

Responsibility
Exposure to job hazards
Physical activity
Decision making
Repetitiveness
Level of competition
Time pressure

Industry areas

Education & Training

Job Outlook

Employment of preschool and childcare center directors is projected to grow 8 percent from 2021 to 2031, faster than the average for all occupations. About 6,400 openings for preschool and childcare center directors are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$47,310

State-by-state Salary

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$60,360

$28,890

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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

Associate's degree 31%
High school 25%
Some college 19%
Bachelor's degree 10%
Post-secondary certificate 6%
Post baccalaureate 5%
Master's degree 0%
Doctoral degree 0%
Less than high school 0%
Post-doctoral training 0%
Post-master's certificate 0%
First professional degree 0%

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Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
Administrative
Administration and Management
Education and Training
Personnel and Human Resources

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

Verbal skills
Critical thinking & problem solving
Equipment operation & maintenance
Math & science skills
Technology design & control
Leadership

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