Preschool Teacher vs Tutor

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Preschool Teacher

$40,600 typical, a year

Most Preschool Teachers earn $37,300 to $45,800 a year.

From 1,025 postings that list pay

6,670 open jobs now

Preschool Teacher salaries Preschool Teacher jobs

Tutor

$72,800 typical, a year

Most Tutors earn $49,900 to $119,600 a year.

From 615 postings that list pay

2,248 open jobs now

Tutor salaries Tutor jobs

Tutors typically earn about $32,200 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

Tutor

  • Provide individual or small group tutoring to students.
  • Assess students' progress and provide constructive feedback.
  • Collaborate with teachers or staff to address student needs.
  • Maintain accurate records of student progress and sessions.
  • Communicate with parents or guardians about student progress.
  • Prepare students for exams or standardized tests.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Skills employers ask for

Preschool Teacher

Asked for in both

  • English 1 in 10 postings
  • Classroom Management 1 in 15 postings
  • High School Diploma 1 in 20 postings

More common in Preschool Teacher postings

  • Early Childhood Education 7 in 10 postings
  • CPR Certification 5 in 10 postings
  • Customer Service 5 in 10 postings
  • Child Development Associate 1 in 10 postings
  • State Preschool Teacher Certification 1 in 10 postings
  • Child Development 1 in 10 postings
  • Infant and Toddler Care 1 in 25 postings

Tutor

Asked for in both

  • English 1 in 10 postings
  • Classroom Management 1 in 10 postings
  • High School Diploma 1 in 15 postings

More common in Tutor postings

  • Tutoring 4 in 10 postings
  • Mathematics 1 in 10 postings
  • Bachelor's Degree 1 in 10 postings
  • Basic Algebra 1 in 10 postings
  • Coaching 1 in 10 postings
  • Mathematics Education 1 in 15 postings
  • Math Intervention 1 in 15 postings

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