Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers

Job Zone

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

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Tasks

Specific duties and responsibilities regularly performed in this occupation.

Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.90
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.89
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.89
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.89
Serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.89
Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers.88
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development.87
Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.86
Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.86
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.86
Assimilate arriving children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them.86
Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.86

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Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.85
Read books to entire classes or to small groups.85
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to children.83
Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety.82
Teach proper eating habits and personal hygiene.82
Demonstrate activities to children.82
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.81
Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.81
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.77
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.75
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.75
Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.75
Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their ages and perceptual skills.74
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.74
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of preschool programs.73
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities and guide students in learning from those activities.72
Perform administrative duties, such as hall and cafeteria monitoring and bus loading and unloading.72
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.70
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.69
Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.69
Administer tests to help determine children's developmental levels, needs, and potential.67
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.66

Skills

Developed capacities that facilitate learning or the more rapid acquisition of knowledge.

Instructing75
Teaching others how to do something.
Speaking75
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Listening72
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Learning Strategies72
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Coordination69
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Critical Thinking69
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Monitoring69
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Reading Comprehension69
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Social Perceptiveness69
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Service Orientation66
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Active Learning53
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Judgment and Decision Making53
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

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Complex Problem Solving50
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Persuasion50
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Time Management50
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Writing50
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Management of Personnel Resources47
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Negotiation47
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Systems Evaluation44
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Systems Analysis38
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Management of Material Resources25
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Mathematics25
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Quality Control Analysis25
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Operations Analysis19
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Operations Monitoring19
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Troubleshooting19
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Science16
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Management of Financial Resources13
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Technology Design13
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
Equipment Selection10
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Equipment Maintenance0
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Installation0
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Operation and Control0
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Programming0
Writing computer programs for various purposes.
Repairing0
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Knowledge

Organized sets of principles and facts that apply in general domains.

Education and Training75
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
English Language70
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Public Safety and Security57
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Customer and Personal Service55
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.
Psychology52
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.
Administration and Management42
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.
Administrative39
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Sociology and Anthropology36
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Therapy and Counseling34
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Communications and Media33
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Mathematics33
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Law and Government31
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

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Medicine and Dentistry31
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Fine Arts30
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Foreign Language30
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
Personnel and Human Resources28
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Sales and Marketing27
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Computers and Electronics25
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Geography24
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.
Philosophy and Theology23
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.
Telecommunications22
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
History and Archeology21
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Transportation18
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Food Production16
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
Biology13
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Design13
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Mechanical11
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Production and Processing9
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Building and Construction8
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Chemistry8
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Economics and Accounting8
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Engineering and Technology7
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Physics6
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.

Abilities

Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance.

Oral Comprehension75
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Oral Expression75
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Speech Clarity75
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Problem Sensitivity72
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Originality69
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Fluency of Ideas66
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Speech Recognition66
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Written Comprehension66
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Deductive Reasoning63
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Information Ordering56
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Near Vision56
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Written Expression53
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

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Far Vision50
The ability to see details at a distance.
Inductive Reasoning50
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Category Flexibility47
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Flexibility of Closure47
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Selective Attention47
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Time Sharing47
The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Memorization44
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
Speed of Closure44
The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Trunk Strength44
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
Perceptual Speed41
The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Visualization41
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Auditory Attention38
The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Hearing Sensitivity38
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Visual Color Discrimination38
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Extent Flexibility35
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Mathematical Reasoning35
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Stamina35
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Arm-Hand Steadiness28
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Finger Dexterity28
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Gross Body Coordination28
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
Manual Dexterity28
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Multilimb Coordination28
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Static Strength28
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Depth Perception25
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
Dynamic Strength25
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Gross Body Equilibrium25
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Number Facility25
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Control Precision16
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Speed of Limb Movement16
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
Explosive Strength10
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
Sound Localization10
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
Reaction Time6
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Wrist-Finger Speed6
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Response Orientation3
The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
Spatial Orientation3
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
Dynamic Flexibility0
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Glare Sensitivity0
The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
Night Vision0
The ability to see under low-light conditions.
Peripheral Vision0
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
Rate Control0
The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.

Work Activities

General types of job behaviors occurring on multiple jobs.

Assisting and Caring for Others81
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships76
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Getting Information76
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Training and Teaching Others69
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Thinking Creatively67
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Developing and Building Teams65
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates63
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events61
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems61
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others60
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work57
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards56
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings56
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Performing General Physical Activities54
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Developing Objectives and Strategies53
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Scheduling Work and Activities52
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Coaching and Developing Others51
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Documenting/Recording Information51
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge47
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization45
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others45
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People45
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public44
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates43
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials42
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources41
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others41
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Handling and Moving Objects40
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Processing Information39
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others36
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Performing Administrative Activities32
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Working with Computers32
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Analyzing Data or Information25
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Staffing Organizational Units23
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information22
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Selling or Influencing Others21
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment10
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
Controlling Machines and Processes9
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment8
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment5
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment1
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Work Styles

Personal characteristics that can affect how well someone performs a job.

Cooperation94
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
Dependability88
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
Empathy86
A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.
Optimism84
A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.
Social Orientation83
A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
Sincerity78
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
Integrity74
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
Self-Control71
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
Stress Tolerance64
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
Adaptability63
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
Humility59
A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
Perseverance53
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.

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Attention to Detail50
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
Initiative48
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
Self-Confidence47
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
Leadership Orientation45
A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
Innovation43
A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.
Achievement Orientation40
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
Tolerance for Ambiguity40
A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
Cautiousness33
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
Intellectual Curiosity29
A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.

Interests (RIASEC)

Holland's six occupational interest types (RIASEC) this work tends to attract.

Social100
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
Artistic50
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.
Conventional44
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Realistic32
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
Investigative29
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
Enterprising25
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.

Work Context

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work.

Contact With Others
- Constant contact with others89%
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- Every day83%
- Never15%
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
- Extremely important60%
- Very important25%
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- Every day72%
- Once a month or more but not every week14%
- Once a year or more but not every month11%
Physical Proximity
- Very close (near touching)46%
- Moderately close (at arm's length)32%
- I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)19%
Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
- Extremely important38%
- Very important26%
- Important24%
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
- Very important results35%
- Important results30%
- Moderate results13%
- No results15%
Spend Time Standing
- More than half the time48%
- About half the time37%
Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
- A lot of freedom25%
- Some freedom39%
- Limited freedom15%
- Very little freedom14%
Freedom to Make Decisions
- A lot of freedom24%
- Some freedom35%
- Limited freedom20%
- Very little freedom14%
Frequency of Decision Making
- Every day55%
- Never28%
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
- Every day48%
- Once a week or more but not every day13%
- Once a year or more but not every month16%
- Never23%

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Conflict Situations
- Every day42%
- Once a month or more but not every week11%
- Once a year or more but not every month33%
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Very important32%
- Important42%
- Fairly important14%
Written Letters and Memos
- Every day29%
- Once a week or more but not every day21%
- Once a month or more but not every week14%
- Once a year or more but not every month29%
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
- Extremely important36%
- Very important23%
- Not important at all35%
Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
- Every day30%
- Once a week or more but not every day15%
- Once a month or more but not every week13%
- Once a year or more but not every month29%
- Never14%
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
- Every day28%
- Once a week or more but not every day32%
- Never36%
Spend Time Walking or Running
- More than half the time34%
- About half the time22%
- Less than half the time34%
Consequence of Error
- Extremely serious25%
- Very serious23%
- Serious13%
- Fairly serious11%
- Not serious at all28%
Exposed to Disease or Infections
- Every day31%
- Once a week or more but not every day11%
- Once a month or more but not every week16%
- Once a year or more but not every month19%
- Never23%
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
- Continually or almost continually25%
- About half the time31%
- Less than half the time22%
- Never14%
Time Pressure
- Every day25%
- Once a month or more but not every week26%
- Once a year or more but not every month32%
Health and Safety of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility36%
- Limited responsibility38%
- No responsibility17%
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
- Continually or almost continually17%
- More than half the time37%
- Never33%
Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body
- Continually or almost continually18%
- More than half the time22%
- About half the time15%
- Less than half the time26%
- Never18%
Telephone Conversations
- Once a week or more but not every day21%
- Once a month or more but not every week35%
- Once a year or more but not every month12%
- Never25%
Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility21%
- Moderate responsibility23%
- Limited responsibility32%
- No responsibility21%
Public Speaking
- Every day25%
- Once a year or more but not every month24%
- Never41%
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
- Continually or almost continually11%
- More than half the time15%
- About half the time14%
- Less than half the time35%
- Never25%
Level of Competition
- Highly competitive21%
- Moderately competitive19%
- Slightly competitive18%
- Not at all competitive34%
Duration of Typical Work Week
- More than 40 hours15%
- 40 hours33%
- Less than 40 hours52%
E-Mail
- Every day12%
- Once a week or more but not every day16%
- Once a year or more but not every month15%
- Never49%
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
- More than half the time12%
- About half the time16%
- Less than half the time27%
- Never40%
Spend Time Sitting
- About half the time19%
- Less than half the time67%
- Never14%
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
- Once a month or more but not every week16%
- Once a year or more but not every month53%
- Never26%
Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People
- Every day14%
- Never63%
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
- Extremely important17%
- Fairly important19%
- Not important at all57%
Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
- Once a week or more but not every day28%
- Never67%
Outdoors, Under Cover
- Every day14%
- Never77%
Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions
- Every day15%
- Never84%
Degree of Automation
- Moderately automated22%
- Slightly automated13%
- Not at all automated66%
Exposed to Contaminants
- Never83%
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
- Never78%
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
- Never80%
Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
- Never90%
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
- Never93%
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
- Never99%
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
- Never100%
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
- Never100%
Exposed to High Places
- Never100%
Exposed to Radiation
- Never100%
In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment
- Never100%
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
- Not important at all100%
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
- Never100%
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
- Never100%
Work Schedules
- Regular (established routine, set schedule)100%

Typical Education Levels Reported

Education levels O*NET survey respondents in this occupation most often reported having.

High school diploma or equivalent
Bachelor’s degree
Some college, no degree

Technology Skills

Specific software and technology tools commonly used on the job.

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Computer based training software
Common Curriculum, EasyCBM, Padlet, Schoology
Desktop communications software
Bloomz, ClassDojo, Edmodo, Tadpoles
Multi-media educational software
Nearpod, Seesaw
Electronic mail software
Email software
Video conferencing software
Google Meet
Video creation and editing software
Flipgrid
Office suite software
Microsoft Office software
Word processing software
Microsoft Word
Project management software
Google Classroom
Mobile messaging service software
Intrado SchoolMessenger

Professional Associations

Organizations related to this occupation, such as industry and licensing bodies.

Related Occupations

Occupations that call for similar work and worker requirements.

Detailed Work Activities

More specific, granular versions of the Work Activities above.

Teach life skills.
Provide for basic needs of children.
Set up classroom materials or equipment.
Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.
Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.
Monitor student behavior, social development, or health.
Plan educational activities.
Evaluate student work.
Maintain student records.
Monitor student performance.

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Read to students.
Develop instructional objectives.
Apply multiple teaching methods.
Arrange childcare or educational settings to ensure physical safety of children.
Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior.
Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
Assist students with special educational needs.
Display student work.
Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.
Plan experiential learning activities.
Supervise school or student activities.
Distribute instructional or library materials.
Evaluate performance of educational staff.
Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
Supervise student research or internship work.
Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
Serve on institutional or departmental committees.

Apprenticeship Occupations

Registered apprenticeship program titles associated with this occupation.

Early Childhood Educator

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Based on federal labor and demographic data. Data source & methodology