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Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

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

Median salary

$56,270

Typical range

$37k – $96k

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Education

Typical entry: Bachelor's degree

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Typical progression

  1. Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare Intern

    Internship

    $36,000

    ~4 mos to advance

  2. Junior Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

    Entry / Junior

    $37,060

    ~2 yrs to advance

  3. Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

    Established

    $56,270

    ~3 yrs to advance

  4. Senior Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

    Senior

    $76,335

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Key skills

A typical day

  • 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.

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