Kindergarten Teacher

Code: 25-2012.00

Also known as: Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher, Classroom Teacher, Educator, Instructor, Kinder Teacher, Kindergarten Classroom Teacher, Kindergarten Teacher, Teacher, Title One Kindergarten Teacher, Transitional Kindergarten Teacher

Description: Kindergarten Teachers plan lessons and deliver course material to young students who may or may not have attended pre-school. They focus primarily on basic reading and math instruction as well as social skills so that children are prepared for future schooling. This job requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in education or a related field. Public school teachers must also be certified to teach in their states.

Kindergarten Teacher

Typical wages


10% $37,360
25% $46,280
Median $57,860
75% $72,440
90% $91,980

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
127,700
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
132,400
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 12,200