Compare Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education & Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $48,700
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $63,700

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

History and Archeology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Very Low
History and Archeology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Medium

History and Archeology
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.

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Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Very Low
Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Medium

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

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Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Very Low
Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Medium

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

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Geography Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Very Low
Geography Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Medium

Geography
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.

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Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Low
Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Medium

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

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Philosophy and Theology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Very Low
Philosophy and Theology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Medium

Philosophy and Theology
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.

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Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Low
Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Medium

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

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Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Low
Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Medium

Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Associate's degree

Typical level Of training for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

License may be required in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

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Certification for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
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