A Day In The Life
Education Field of Interest
Salary Breakdown
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
Average
$45,570
ANNUAL
$21.91
HOURLY
Entry Level
$30,800
ANNUAL
$14.81
HOURLY
Mid Level
$38,150
ANNUAL
$18.34
HOURLY
Expert Level
$59,500
ANNUAL
$28.61
HOURLY
Program Recommendations
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
Chandler-Gilbert Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Early Childhood Education
Associate's Degree
Estrella Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Early Childhood Education
Associate's Degree
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Early Childhood Education
Associate's Degree
GateWay Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Early Childhood Education
Associate's Degree
Phoenix College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Early Childhood Education
Associate's Degree
Paradise Valley Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Early Childhood Education
Associate's Degree
Projected Jobs
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
1,500
Projected job openings through 2030
Top Expected Tasks
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
01
Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies and students' behavioral or learning problems.
02
Monitor students' progress and provide students and teachers with assistance in resolving any problems.
03
Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff and recommend personnel actions for programs and services.
04
Teach classes or courses or provide direct care to children.
05
Set educational standards and goals and help establish policies, procedures, and programs to carry them out.
06
Determine the scope of educational program offerings and prepare drafts of program schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements.
07
Determine allocations of funds for staff, supplies, materials, and equipment and authorize purchases.
08
Direct and coordinate activities of teachers or administrators at daycare centers, schools, public agencies, or institutions.
09
Prepare and maintain attendance, activity, planning, accounting, or personnel reports and records for officials and agencies, or direct preparation and maintenance activities.
10
Plan, direct, and monitor instructional methods and content of educational, vocational, or student activity programs.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Coordination
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Expression
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
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