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What is a substitute teacher pre-school teacher and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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Dr. Diana Jones
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a substitute teacher pre-school teacher. For example, did you know that they make an average of $17.91 an hour? That's $37,252 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 15% and produce 72,900 job opportunities across the U.S.

What general advice would you give to a substitute teacher pre-school teacher?

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Chair, Department of Kinesiology, Anderson University

General advice: I would encourage graduates to find a mentor who can guide them in their careers, stay on top of the latest technology, not be too hard on themselves, be flexible, be team players, be present, and care about their students.
ScoreSubstitute Teacher Pre-School TeacherUS Average
Salary
2.9

Avg. Salary $37,252

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.7

Growth rate 15%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
8.4
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.85%

Asian 4.90%

Black or African American 8.99%

Hispanic or Latino 20.18%

Unknown 4.37%

White 60.71%

Gender

female 86.06%

male 13.94%

Age - 39
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 39
Stress level
7.7

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.0

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
10.0

Work life balance is excellent

6.4 - fair

Substitute teacher pre-school teacher career paths

Key steps to become a substitute teacher pre-school teacher

  1. Explore substitute teacher pre-school teacher education requirements

    Most common substitute teacher pre-school teacher degrees

    Bachelor's

    55.6 %

    Associate

    16.9 %

    Master's

    15.6 %
  2. Start to develop specific substitute teacher pre-school teacher skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Classroom Management51.47%
    Classroom Environment20.30%
    Mathematics7.78%
    Pre-K5.81%
    Parent Conferences5.29%
  3. Complete relevant substitute teacher pre-school teacher training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New substitute teachers pre-school teachers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a substitute teacher pre-school teacher based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real substitute teacher pre-school teacher resumes.
  4. Research substitute teacher pre-school teacher duties and responsibilities

    • Lead debates with advance students on topics including globalization, economics, and political history.
    • Administer standardized tests (mathematics and reading).
    • Utilize play and interactive activities to develop language and vocabulary, introduce scientific and mathematical concepts and improve social skills.
    • Set up the physical environment to meet the changing needs of infants and toddlers in accordance with ECERS and ITERS-R assessments.
  5. Prepare your substitute teacher pre-school teacher resume

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  6. Apply for substitute teacher pre-school teacher jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a substitute teacher pre-school teacher job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average substitute teacher pre-school teacher salary

The average substitute teacher pre-school teacher salary in the United States is $37,252 per year or $18 per hour. Substitute teacher pre-school teacher salaries range between $25,000 and $54,000 per year.

Average substitute teacher pre-school teacher salary
$37,252 Yearly
$17.91 hourly

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Substitute teacher pre-school teacher reviews

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A zippia user wrote a review on Nov 2022
Pros

Seeing the kids learn, grow, over come challenges.

Cons

It can be emotionally and physically draining, especially if not appreciated.


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A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2022
Pros

Gaining the childs trust and watching them geow and learn.

Cons

That in a year the children you fall in love with move on to the next grade.


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A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2022
Cons

Administration, observations, being told what to teach and HOW to teach it, expecting us to participate in things we might not want to or have the time for, staff meetings with no substance

Pros

Kids, teaching lessons, co-teachers, hours, weekends off, salary, holidays off, summers off, paid sick and personal days


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Updated January 8, 2025

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