Lead pre-k teacher vs floater teacher

The differences between lead pre-k teachers and floater teachers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a lead pre-k teacher has an average salary of $34,380, which is higher than the $28,813 average annual salary of a floater teacher.

The top three skills for a lead pre-k teacher include classroom management, CPR and child development. The most important skills for a floater teacher are CPR, childhood, and classroom management.

Lead pre-k teacher vs floater teacher overview

	Lead Pre-K Teacher	Floater Teacher
Yearly salary	$34,380	$28,813
Hourly rate	$16.53	$13.85
Growth rate	15%	4%
Number of jobs	55,623	78,131
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 58%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Average age	40	42
Years of experience	2	-

Lead pre-k teacher vs floater teacher salary

Lead pre-k teachers and floater teachers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Lead Pre-K Teacher	Floater Teacher
Average salary	$34,380	$28,813
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $51,000	Between $21,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	Chili, NY
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	University of California, Berkeley
Best paying industry	-	Finance

Differences between lead pre-k teacher and floater teacher education

There are a few differences between a lead pre-k teacher and a floater teacher in terms of educational background:

	Lead Pre-K Teacher	Floater Teacher
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 58%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Most common major	Early Childhood Education	Early Childhood Education
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	Boston University

Lead pre-k teacher vs floater teacher demographics

Here are the differences between lead pre-k teachers' and floater teachers' demographics:

	Lead Pre-K Teacher	Floater Teacher
Average age	40	42
Gender ratio	Male, 7.4% Female, 92.6%	Male, 8.5% Female, 91.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% Asian, 6.2% White, 61.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 9.8% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 12.6% Asian, 3.7% White, 69.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	5%	9%

Differences between lead pre-k teacher and floater teacher duties and responsibilities

Lead pre-k teacher example responsibilities.

Manage and maintain a classroom that is ECERS-R and NAEYC accredit.
Design and apply activities to help children in achieving their goals and objectives in accordance with IFSP 's
Develop and implement IEP for qualify students.
Participate in CPR training, first aid and curriculum training.
Incorporate IEP goals and service provider recommendations into classroom routines and individual student goals.
Develop curriculum, running a safe and educational program, head of social committee, head of NAEYC committee, mentor

Floater teacher example responsibilities.

Obtain certification in child care and CPR.
Teach them their abc's, and toddler basics.
Teach them there colors, abc, shapes and days of the week and much more.
Receive training in first aid and adult, child, and infant CPR.
Complete LAUSD referrals for students needing additional support, particularly in language development and participate in IEP meetings when applicable.
Prepare, plan, organize, and instruct interactive classes to engage children in bible and life lessons.

Lead pre-k teacher vs floater teacher skills

Common lead pre-k teacher skills

Classroom Management, 24%
CPR, 14%
Child Development, 14%
Pre K, 13%
Professional Development, 7%
Pre-Kindergarten, 3%

Common floater teacher skills

CPR, 26%
Childhood, 19%
Classroom Management, 18%
Child Care, 18%
Customer Service, 6%
Learning Environment, 3%

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