O*NET-SOC 25-2011.00

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Instructing2.B.1.e4.008/2019
Speaking2.A.1.d4.008/2019
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.8808/2019
Learning Strategies2.A.2.c3.8808/2019
Coordination2.B.1.b3.7508/2019
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.7508/2019

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.008/2019
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.008/2019
Speech Clarity1.A.4.b.54.008/2019
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.8808/2019
Originality1.A.1.b.23.7508/2019
Fluency of Ideas1.A.1.b.13.6208/2019

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.Core9308/2019
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.Core9508/2019
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.Core9408/2019
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.Core9608/2019
Serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.Core9208/2019

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Social7.011/2023
Artistic4.0611/2023
Conventional3.5911/2023
Investigative2.7711/2023
Realistic2.7111/2023
Enterprising2.6311/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.