Preschool Teacher vs Teacher
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Pay
Preschool Teacher
$40,600 typical, a year
Most Preschool Teachers earn $37,400 to $46,800 a year.
From 951 postings that list pay
6,002 open jobs now
Teacher
$58,000 typical, a year
Most Teachers earn $45,800 to $76,200 a year.
From 1,902 postings that list pay
10,833 open jobs now
Teachers typically earn about $17,400 more a year than Preschool Teachers.
What each one does
Preschool Teacher
- Plan and implement age-appropriate learning activities for children.
- Maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.
- Communicate regularly with families about the child's progress.
- Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities.
- Observe and document children's learning and development.
- Collaborate with other teachers to support classroom goals.
Summed up from 29 job postings
Teacher
- Plan and prepare lessons and instructional strategies for students.
- Teach knowledge and skills in specific subjects to students.
- Assess students' knowledge and progress to guide instruction.
- Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.
- Communicate with students, parents, and colleagues regularly.
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance and grades.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Preschool Teacher
Asked for in both
- Early Childhood Education 7 in 10 postings
- English 1 in 10 postings
- Classroom Management 1 in 15 postings
More common in Preschool Teacher postings
- Customer Service 5 in 10 postings
- Child Development 1 in 10 postings
- Infant and Toddler Care 1 in 40 postings
Teacher
Asked for in both
- Early Childhood Education 1 in 10 postings
- English 1 in 15 postings
- Classroom Management 2 in 10 postings
More common in Teacher postings
- Lesson Planning 1 in 10 postings
- Differentiated Instruction 1 in 15 postings
- Data Analysis 1 in 15 postings
- Microsoft Office 1 in 15 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses and certifications
Preschool Teacher
- CPR Certification 6 in 10 postings
- Child Development Associate 1 in 10 postings
- State Preschool Teacher Certification 1 in 10 postings
Teacher
- Teaching Certification 2 in 10 postings
Open jobs
Preschool Teacher
- Pay not stated Renton, WABehavior ManagementCPR CertificationSpecial EducationEarly Childhood EducationMicrosoft Office +3
Early Childhood Teacher
Bright Horizons$18.5 - $22.6/hr Employer statedFishersville VA 22939 OnsiteEarly Childhood EducationEarly Childhood Education Teacher
Bright Horizons$25.75 - $31.45/hr Employer statedSanta Clara CA 95051 OnsiteEarly Childhood EducationChild Development
Teacher
Middle School Math Teachers (AMS) 2026-2027
Amsschools$48,331 - $54,571/yrstated Tolleson, Arizona; Peoria, ArizonaClassroom ManagementLesson PlanningTeaching CertificationMathematics Education- Pay not stated Phoenix, ArizonaClassroom ManagementTeaching CertificationLesson PlanningMathematics Education
FY27: Teacher, Grade 2, East Silver Spring ES, 1.0 FTE
Montgomery Schools MDPay not stated Silver SpringLesson PlanningCurriculum Development
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