Lead pre-k teacher vs infant room teacher

The differences between lead pre-k teachers and infant room teachers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a lead pre-k teacher and an infant room teacher. Additionally, a lead pre-k teacher has an average salary of $34,380, which is higher than the $28,409 average annual salary of an infant room teacher.

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

Lead pre-k teacher vs infant room teacher overview

	Lead Pre-K Teacher	Infant Room Teacher
Yearly salary	$34,380	$28,409
Hourly rate	$16.53	$13.66
Growth rate	15%	15%
Number of jobs	55,623	77,927
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 58%	Bachelor's Degree, 32%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	2	2

Lead pre-k teacher vs infant room teacher salary

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

	Lead Pre-K Teacher	Infant Room Teacher
Average salary	$34,380	$28,409
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $51,000	Between $22,000 And $35,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
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Differences between lead pre-k teacher and infant room teacher education

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

	Lead Pre-K Teacher	Infant Room Teacher
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 58%	Bachelor's Degree, 32%
Most common major	Early Childhood Education	Early Childhood Education
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	San Diego State University

Lead pre-k teacher vs infant room teacher demographics

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

	Lead Pre-K Teacher	Infant Room Teacher
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 7.4% Female, 92.6%	Male, 5.3% Female, 94.7%
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, 8.2% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% Asian, 6.3% White, 65.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between lead pre-k teacher and infant room 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

Infant room teacher example responsibilities.

Receive state licensing for infant care as well as CPR and first aid.
Operate van safely when driving residents, adhering to reasonable cleanliness standards and notifying appropriate personnel of maintenance concerns.
Prepare, plan, organize, and instruct interactive classes to engage children in bible and life lessons.

Lead pre-k teacher vs infant room 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 infant room teacher skills

Child Care, 21%
CPR, 14%
Childhood, 12%
Infant Care, 12%
Child Development, 9%
Learning Environment, 5%

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