Becoming a Kindergarten Teacher via Online Education?
At the very least, online education can help you lay a foundation and/or open up alternate career paths.
Liberty University Online, one of the highest ranking online
schools,
is a US school (accredited) offering teaching courses to train individuals
to become top-notch
teachers,
educators,
professors,
preschool teachers,
kindergarten teachers,
tutors,
online teachers,
early childhood teachers,
teacher trainers, etc.
Currently, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics there are 181,810 people employed as
kindergarten teachers alone in America, and their average annual salary is
$50,380.
Colleges and universities like Liberty University Online that provide online education are successfully launching workers into
this
field.
Typical Work Locations for a Kindergarten Teacher
- Hinesville (Georgia)
- Merced (California)
- Madera (California)
- Nassau (New York)
- Yuba City (California)
- Fresno (California)
- Seattle (Washington)
- Portland (Oregon)
- Denver (Colorado)
- Los Angeles (California)
Potential Advantages and Benefits of Working as a Kindergarten Teacher
- shorter work weeks
- more holidays/vacation time
- impart wisdom
- play games
- try new approaches
- help little kids
- work with interesting people (other teachers)
- get appropriate pay
- play sports with kids
- sing songs
Potential Drawbacks
- intense work schedule
- setting up activities
- loud children
- keeping the classroom in order
- hall duty
- quick lunch breaks
- attending to child's needs and wants
- unrealistic demands
- no personal freedom
- same place all day long
Related Professions to Consider
- Kindergarten Teacher
- Assistant Kindergarten Teacher
- Head Teacher
- Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
- Special Education Kindergarten Teacher
- Summer Camp Intructor
- Kindergarten Instructor
- Preschool Teacher
- Infant Teacher
- Music Teacher
Possible Interview Questions When Applying to be a Kindergarten Teacher
- Describe to me what your classroom would look like?
- What would you do on the first day of school?
- Is it better to have humor or discipline in the classroom?
- What is your philosophy of teaching?
- Do you have a favorite reading program?
- How would you encourage parental involvement?
- What would your ideal schedule look like?
- What do you get out of teaching Why do you want to?
- What are your strengths and weaknesses as a teacher?
- What were the positives and negatives?
Common Collaborating Professions
- Kindergarten Special Education Teacher
- Pre-School Teacher
- School Janitor
- School Principal
- Social Worker
- Occupational Therapist
- Elementary Teacher
- Kindergarten - PM Teacher
- Kindergarten AM Teacher
- School Bus Driver
Kindergarten Teacher Training books
Kindergarten Teacher (More) Popular books
Potential Companies to Work For
Common College Majors
- physical education
- early childhood education
- teacher certification
- elementary education
- paraprofessional education
- leadership of learning
- secondary education
- psychology
- educational and conflict resolution
- child psychology
Kindergarten Teacher Salary Information
Category: Kindergarten teachers, except special education
| Total # Employed in the US |
181,810 |
| Average Yearly Salary |
$50,380 |
| Yearly Salary Range |
| PERCENTILE |
| 10% | 25% | 50% | 75% | 90% |
| $31,320 |
$38,490 |
$47,830 |
$60,510 |
$75,210 |
|
| Employment Demographics |
| % OF WORKERS WITH |
| < High School Diploma |
High School Diploma |
Some College |
Associate Degree |
Bachelor Degree |
Master Degree |
Doctoral Degree |
| 2.0% |
15.9% |
23.7% |
14.0% |
31.8% |
11.9% |
0.8% |
|
Kindergarten teachers, except special education — WAGES BY STATE, SORTED BY SALARY
| STATE | Average Hourly Wage | Average Annual Salary |
|---|
| Alabama |
-
|
$45,570
|
| Alaska |
-
|
$63,970
|
| Arkansas |
-
|
$39,480
|
| California |
-
|
$42,760
|
| Colorado |
-
|
$56,660
|
| Connecticut |
-
|
$46,560
|
| Delaware |
-
|
$61,870
|
| District of Columbia |
-
|
$50,670
|
| Florida |
-
|
$38,930
|
| Hawaii |
-
|
$48,690
|
| Idaho |
-
|
$47,150
|
| Indiana |
-
|
$43,730
|
| Iowa |
-
|
$34,940
|
| Kansas |
-
|
$45,380
|
| Kentucky |
-
|
$46,570
|
| Louisiana |
-
|
$41,920
|
| Maine |
-
|
$44,360
|
| Maryland |
-
|
$47,860
|
| Massachusetts |
-
|
$44,500
|
| Michigan |
-
|
$44,680
|
| Mississippi |
-
|
$47,190
|
| Missouri |
-
|
$56,640
|
| Montana |
-
|
$50,500
|
| Nebraska |
-
|
$50,580
|
| Nevada |
-
|
$40,640
|
| New Hampshire |
-
|
$42,510
|
| New Jersey |
-
|
$34,800
|
| New Mexico |
-
|
$43,200
|
| New York |
-
|
$41,570
|
| North Carolina |
-
|
$45,060
|
| North Dakota |
-
|
$59,210
|
| Ohio |
-
|
$52,160
|
| Oklahoma |
-
|
$66,450
|
| Oregon |
-
|
$40,860
|
| Pennsylvania |
-
|
$38,890
|
| South Carolina |
-
|
$47,530
|
| South Dakota |
-
|
$39,310
|
| Tennessee |
-
|
$45,220
|
| Utah |
-
|
$51,220
|
| Virginia |
-
|
$67,720
|
| Washington |
-
|
$45,580
|
| West Virginia |
-
|
$36,190
|
| Wisconsin |
-
|
$44,980
|
| Wyoming |
-
|
$47,460
|
| Guam |
-
|
$38,550
|
| Puerto Rico |
-
|
$48,140
|
