{ "batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_1", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: money.payout", "summary": "The 2025 median annual wage for preschool teachers is $38,140 ($18.34 hourly)", "body": "The 2025 median annual wage for preschool teachers is $38,140 ($18.34 hourly)\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $18.34 hourly, $38,140 annual”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Median wages (2025) $18.34 hourly, $38,140 annual", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "money.payout", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_2", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: money.employment", "summary": "There were 583,200 preschool teachers employed in 2025", "body": "There were 583,200 preschool teachers employed in 2025\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Employment (2025) 583,200 employees”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Employment (2025) 583,200 employees", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "money.employment", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_3", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: money.projected_growth", "summary": "Projected job growth for preschool teachers from 2025-2035 is faster than average at 5% to 6%", "body": "Projected job growth for preschool teachers from 2025-2035 is faster than average at 5% to 6%\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Projected growth (2025-2035) Faster than average (5% to 6%)”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Projected growth (2025-2035) Faster than average (5% to 6%)", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "money.projected_growth", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_4", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: money.projected_openings", "summary": "Projected job openings for preschool teachers from 2025-2035 are 66,700", "body": "Projected job openings for preschool teachers from 2025-2035 are 66,700\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Projected job openings (2025-2035) 66,700”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Projected job openings (2025-2035) 66,700", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "money.projected_openings", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_5", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: education.distribution", "summary": "29% of preschool teachers have a high school diploma or equivalent as the required education; 17% have a Bachelor's degree; 12% have some college but no degree", "body": "29% of preschool teachers have a high school diploma or equivalent as the required education; 17% have a Bachelor's degree; 12% have some college but no degree\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation? Respondents said: 29% responded: High school diploma or equivalent required; 17% responded: Bachelor's degree required; 12% responded: Some college, no degree required”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation? Respondents said: 29% responded: High school diploma or equivalent required; 17% responded: Bachelor's degree required; 12% responded: Some college, no degree required", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "education.distribution", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_6", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: education.overview", "summary": "Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed - most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree", "body": "Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed - most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "education.overview", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_7", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: skills.soft", "summary": "Oral comprehension, oral expression, speech clarity, speech recognition, written comprehension, and written expression are among the abilities most required of preschool teachers", "body": "Oral comprehension, oral expression, speech clarity, speech recognition, written comprehension, and written expression are among the abilities most required of preschool teachers\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Abilities — Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences; Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand; Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you; Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person; Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing; Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Abilities — Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences; Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand; Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you; Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person; Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing; Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "skills.soft", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_8", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: knowledge", "summary": "Preschool teachers need knowledge of education and training, English language, public safety and security, customer and personal service, and psychology", "body": "Preschool teachers need knowledge of education and training, English language, public safety and security, customer and personal service, and psychology\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Knowledge — Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects; English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar; Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions; Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction; Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Knowledge — Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects; English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar; Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions; Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction; Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "knowledge", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_9", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: work.context", "summary": "89% of preschool teachers report constant contact with others at work", "body": "89% of preschool teachers report constant contact with others at work\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Contact With Others — 89% responded Constant contact with others”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Contact With Others — 89% responded Constant contact with others", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "work.context", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_10", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: work.context", "summary": "83% of preschool teachers work indoors in environmentally controlled settings every day", "body": "83% of preschool teachers work indoors in environmentally controlled settings every day\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 83% responded Every day”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 83% responded Every day", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "work.context", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_11", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: work.context", "summary": "89% of preschool teachers teach, instruct and train others", "body": "89% of preschool teachers teach, instruct and train others\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "work.context", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_12", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: work.context", "summary": "46% of preschool teachers work in very close physical proximity to others (near touching)", "body": "46% of preschool teachers work in very close physical proximity to others (near touching)\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Physical Proximity — 46% responded Very close (near touching)”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Physical Proximity — 46% responded Very close (near touching)", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "work.context", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_13", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: skills.essential", "summary": "Speaking, active listening, learning strategies, critical thinking, monitoring, reading comprehension, active learning and writing are the essential skills for preschool teachers", "body": "Speaking, active listening, learning strategies, critical thinking, monitoring, reading comprehension, active learning and writing are the essential skills for preschool teachers\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Essential Skills — Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively; Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things; Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems; Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action; Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents; Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making; Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Essential Skills — Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively; Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things; Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems; Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action; Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents; Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making; Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "skills.essential", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_14", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: work.context", "summary": "48% of preschool teachers spend more than half the time standing", "body": "48% of preschool teachers spend more than half the time standing\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Spend Time Standing — 48% responded More than half the time”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Spend Time Standing — 48% responded More than half the time", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "work.context", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_15", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: work.context", "summary": "31% of preschool teachers are exposed to disease or infections every day at work", "body": "31% of preschool teachers are exposed to disease or infections every day at work\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Exposed to Disease or Infections — 31% responded Every day”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Exposed to Disease or Infections — 31% responded Every day", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "work.context", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_16", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: work.context", "summary": "31% of preschool teachers spend about half the time kneeling, crouching, stooping, or crawling", "body": "31% of preschool teachers spend about half the time kneeling, crouching, stooping, or crawling\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling — 31% responded About half the time”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling — 31% responded About half the time", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "work.context", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_17", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: interests", "summary": "Preschool teaching has an interest code of SA (Social and Artistic)", "body": "Preschool teaching has an interest code of SA (Social and Artistic)\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Interest code: SA Social — Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others; Artistic — Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Interest code: SA Social — Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others; Artistic — Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "interests", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_18", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: work.context", "summary": "38% of preschool teachers have limited responsibility for the health and safety of other workers", "body": "38% of preschool teachers have limited responsibility for the health and safety of other workers\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Health and Safety of Other Workers — 38% responded Limited responsibility”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Health and Safety of Other Workers — 38% responded Limited responsibility", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "work.context", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_19", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: work.context", "summary": "42% of preschool teachers consider being exact or accurate important in their work", "body": "42% of preschool teachers consider being exact or accurate important in their work\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 42% responded Important”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 42% responded Important", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "work.context", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_20", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: work.context", "summary": "55% of preschool teachers make decisions every day", "body": "55% of preschool teachers make decisions every day\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Frequency of Decision Making — 55% responded Every day”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Frequency of Decision Making — 55% responded Every day", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "work.context", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_21", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: work.context", "summary": "42% of preschool teachers encounter conflict situations every day", "body": "42% of preschool teachers encounter conflict situations every day\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Conflict Situations — 42% responded Every day”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Conflict Situations — 42% responded Every day", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "work.context", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_22", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: work.context", "summary": "28% of preschool teachers say the consequence of error is not serious at all", "body": "28% of preschool teachers say the consequence of error is not serious at all\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Consequence of Error — 28% responded Not serious at all”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Consequence of Error — 28% responded Not serious at all", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "work.context", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_23", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: work.context", "summary": "38% of preschool teachers find coordinating or leading others in accomplishing work activities extremely important", "body": "38% of preschool teachers find coordinating or leading others in accomplishing work activities extremely important\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities — 38% responded Extremely important”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities — 38% responded Extremely important", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "work.context", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_24", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: work.context", "summary": "36% of preschool teachers say dealing with external customers or the public in general is extremely important", "body": "36% of preschool teachers say dealing with external customers or the public in general is extremely important\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Deal With External Customers or the Public in General — 36% responded Extremely important”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Deal With External Customers or the Public in General — 36% responded Extremely important", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "work.context", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_25", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: work.context", "summary": "36% of preschool teachers work outdoors exposed to all weather conditions never or rarely", "body": "36% of preschool teachers work outdoors exposed to all weather conditions never or rarely\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions — 36% responded Never”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions — 36% responded Never", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "work.context", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_26", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: work.context", "summary": "48% of preschool teachers are exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable every day", "body": "48% of preschool teachers are exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable every day\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable — 48% responded Every day”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable — 48% responded Every day", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "work.context", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_27", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: work.context", "summary": "60% of preschool teachers work with or contribute to a work group or team, rated as extremely important", "body": "60% of preschool teachers work with or contribute to a work group or team, rated as extremely important\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team — 60% responded Extremely important”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team — 60% responded Extremely important", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "work.context", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_28", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: work.context", "summary": "34% of preschool teachers spend more than half the time walking or running", "body": "34% of preschool teachers spend more than half the time walking or running\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Spend Time Walking or Running — 34% responded More than half the time”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Spend Time Walking or Running — 34% responded More than half the time", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "work.context", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_29", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: work.context", "summary": "30% of preschool teachers deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous people every day", "body": "30% of preschool teachers deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous people every day\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People — 30% responded Every day”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People — 30% responded Every day", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "work.context", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_30", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: work.context", "summary": "32% of preschool teachers experience time pressure once a year or more but not every month", "body": "32% of preschool teachers experience time pressure once a year or more but not every month\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Time Pressure — 32% responded Once a year or more but not every month”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Time Pressure — 32% responded Once a year or more but not every month", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "work.context", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_31", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: work.context", "summary": "37% of preschool teachers spend more than half the time using their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls", "body": "37% of preschool teachers spend more than half the time using their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — 37% responded More than half the time”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — 37% responded More than half the time", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "work.context", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_32", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: work.context", "summary": "72% of preschool teachers have face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams every day", "body": "72% of preschool teachers have face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams every day\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams — 72% responded Every day”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams — 72% responded Every day", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "work.context", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_33", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: work.context", "summary": "35% of preschool teachers say the impact of decisions on co-workers or company results is very important", "body": "35% of preschool teachers say the impact of decisions on co-workers or company results is very important\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 35% responded Very important results”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 35% responded Very important results", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "work.context", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_34", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: work.context", "summary": "39% of preschool teachers have some freedom in determining tasks, priorities and goals", "body": "39% of preschool teachers have some freedom in determining tasks, priorities and goals\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals — 39% responded Some freedom”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals — 39% responded Some freedom", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "work.context", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_35", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: work.context", "summary": "35% of preschool teachers have some freedom in making decisions", "body": "35% of preschool teachers have some freedom in making decisions\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Freedom to Make Decisions — 35% responded Some freedom”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Freedom to Make Decisions — 35% responded Some freedom", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "work.context", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_36", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: skills.transferable", "summary": "Instructing, coordination, social perceptiveness, service orientation, judgment and decision making, complex problem solving, persuation and time management are transferable skills for preschool teachers", "body": "Instructing, coordination, social perceptiveness, service orientation, judgment and decision making, complex problem solving, persuation and time management are transferable skills for preschool teachers\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Transferable Skills — Instructing — Teaching others how to do something; Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions; Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do; Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people; Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one; Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions; Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior; Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Transferable Skills — Instructing — Teaching others how to do something; Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions; Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do; Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people; Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one; Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions; Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior; Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "skills.transferable", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_37", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: work.context", "summary": "29% of preschool teachers use written letters and memos every day", "body": "29% of preschool teachers use written letters and memos every day\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Written Letters and Memos — 29% responded Every day”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Written Letters and Memos — 29% responded Every day", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "work.context", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_38", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: skills.hot", "summary": "Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word are the hot technologies most frequently required by preschool teacher job postings", "body": "Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word are the hot technologies most frequently required by preschool teacher job postings\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Hot Technologies — Office suite software Microsoft Office software [Hot Technology]; Spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel [Hot Technology]; Word processing software Microsoft Word [Hot Technology]”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Hot Technologies — Office suite software Microsoft Office software [Hot Technology]; Spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel [Hot Technology]; Word processing software Microsoft Word [Hot Technology]", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "skills.hot", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_39", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: skills.computer", "summary": "Preschool teachers commonly use computer-based training software, desktop communications software, electronic mail, mobile messaging, and multimedia educational software", "body": "Preschool teachers commonly use computer-based training software, desktop communications software, electronic mail, mobile messaging, and multimedia educational software\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Software Skills — Computer based training software — Common Curriculum; EasyCBM; Padlet; Schoology; Desktop communications software — Bloomz; ClassDojo; Edmodo; Tadpoles; Electronic mail software — Email software; Mobile messaging service software — Intrado SchoolMessenger; Multi-media educational software — Nearpod; Seesaw”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Software Skills — Computer based training software — Common Curriculum; EasyCBM; Padlet; Schoology; Desktop communications software — Bloomz; ClassDojo; Edmodo; Tadpoles; Electronic mail software — Email software; Mobile messaging service software — Intrado SchoolMessenger; Multi-media educational software — Nearpod; Seesaw", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "skills.computer", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_40", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: skills.computer", "summary": "Preschool teachers commonly use video conferencing software and video creation/editing software", "body": "Preschool teachers commonly use video conferencing software and video creation/editing software\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Software Skills — Video conferencing software — Google Meet; Video creation and editing software — Flipgrid; Project management software — Google Classroom; Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Software Skills — Video conferencing software — Google Meet; Video creation and editing software — Flipgrid; Project management software — Google Classroom; Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "skills.computer", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_41", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: skills.software", "summary": "Common curriculum, EasyCBM, Padlet and Schoology are computer-based training software commonly used by preschool teachers", "body": "Common curriculum, EasyCBM, Padlet and Schoology are computer-based training software commonly used by preschool teachers\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Computer based training software — Common Curriculum; EasyCBM; Padlet; Schoology”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Computer based training software — Common Curriculum; EasyCBM; Padlet; Schoology", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "skills.software", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_42", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: skills.desktop", "summary": "Bloomz, ClassDojo, Edmodo and Tadpoles are desktop communications software commonly used by preschool teachers", "body": "Bloomz, ClassDojo, Edmodo and Tadpoles are desktop communications software commonly used by preschool teachers\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Desktop communications software — Bloomz; ClassDojo; Edmodo; Tadpoles”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Desktop communications software — Bloomz; ClassDojo; Edmodo; Tadpoles", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "skills.desktop", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_43", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: skills.mobile", "summary": "Intrado SchoolMessenger is a mobile messaging service software commonly used by preschool teachers", "body": "Intrado SchoolMessenger is a mobile messaging service software commonly used by preschool teachers\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Mobile messaging service software — Intrado SchoolMessenger”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Mobile messaging service software — Intrado SchoolMessenger", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "skills.mobile", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_44", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: skills.multimedia", "summary": "Nearpod and Seesaw are multi-media educational software commonly used by preschool teachers", "body": "Nearpod and Seesaw are multi-media educational software commonly used by preschool teachers\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Multi-media educational software — Nearpod; Seesaw”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Multi-media educational software — Nearpod; Seesaw", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "skills.multimedia", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_45", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: skills.project_management", "summary": "Google Classroom is project management software commonly used by preschool teachers", "body": "Google Classroom is project management software commonly used by preschool teachers\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Project management software — Google Classroom”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Project management software — Google Classroom", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "skills.project_management", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_46", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: knowledge.knowledge", "summary": "Knowledge of education and training is a required knowledge area for preschool teachers", "body": "Knowledge of education and training is a required knowledge area for preschool teachers\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "knowledge.knowledge", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_47", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: knowledge.knowledge", "summary": "Knowledge of the English language including structure, content, meaning and spelling is required of preschool teachers", "body": "Knowledge of the English language including structure, content, meaning and spelling is required of preschool teachers\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "knowledge.knowledge", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_48", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: knowledge.knowledge", "summary": "Knowledge of public safety and security including relevant equipment, policies, procedures and strategies is required of preschool teachers", "body": "Knowledge of public safety and security including relevant equipment, policies, procedures and strategies is required of preschool teachers\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "knowledge.knowledge", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_49", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: knowledge.knowledge", "summary": "Knowledge of customer and personal service principles and processes is required of preschool teachers", "body": "Knowledge of customer and personal service principles and processes is required of preschool teachers\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "knowledge.knowledge", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_50", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: knowledge.knowledge", "summary": "Knowledge of psychology including human behavior, individual differences, learning and motivation, psychological research methods is required of preschool teachers", "body": "Knowledge of psychology including human behavior, individual differences, learning and motivation, psychological research methods is required of preschool teachers\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "knowledge.knowledge", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_51", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: work.context", "summary": "46% of preschool teachers work in environments where there are sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable", "body": "46% of preschool teachers work in environments where there are sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable — 48% responded Every day”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable — 48% responded Every day", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "work.context", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_52", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: work.context", "summary": "48% of preschool teachers spend more than half the time standing", "body": "48% of preschool teachers spend more than half the time standing\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Spend Time Standing — 48% responded More than half the time”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Spend Time Standing — 48% responded More than half the time", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "work.context", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_53", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: work.context", "summary": "35% of preschool teachers have some freedom determining tasks, priorities and goals", "body": "35% of preschool teachers have some freedom determining tasks, priorities and goals\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals — 39% responded Some freedom”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals — 39% responded Some freedom", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "work.context", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_54", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: work.context", "summary": "35% of preschool teachers have some freedom to make decisions", "body": "35% of preschool teachers have some freedom to make decisions\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Freedom to Make Decisions — 35% responded Some freedom”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Freedom to Make Decisions — 35% responded Some freedom", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "work.context", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2011_preschool_teacher_how_to_start_55", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Preschool teacher how to start: jobzone", "summary": "Job Zone Three (SVP 6.0 to less than 7.0) indicates preschool teaching requires medium preparation", "body": "Job Zone Three (SVP 6.0 to less than 7.0) indicates preschool teaching requires medium preparation\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“SVP Range (6.0 to < 7.0)”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-09", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration via O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "SVP Range (6.0 to < 7.0)", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2011-preschool-teacher-how-to-start", "subject": "preschool teacher how to start", "topic": "jobzone", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } } ] }