What it pays
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Half of all Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in the U.S. earn more than $59,300 a year — the middle 80% land between $38,580 and $98,240. About 73,660 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Managers earn about ₹50,473 a month on average — around ₹6.1 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$59,300typical pay / year
73,660people in this work
$98,240+top 10% earn
₹6.1 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Care1
Teach classes or provide direct care
+Teach the morning preschool literacy session for the two-year-olds, follow the planned activity rotations,…
Teach classes or provide direct care
+Teach the morning preschool literacy session for the two-year-olds, follow the planned activity rotations, record each child’s participation and any nappy or feeding notes, and update their daily care logs for parents by afternoon collection time.
The tools that do the workACS Technologies HeadMasterESCOjob descriptionsO*NET
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Coordinate2
Confer with parents and staff
+Hold parent-teacher meetings next Tuesday evening: confirm appointments with each parent, prepare five-minute…
Confer with parents and staff
+Hold parent-teacher meetings next Tuesday evening: confirm appointments with each parent, prepare five-minute progress notes for every child, copy notes to the classroom staff, and log agreed actions and follow-ups in the staff communication file.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Wordjob descriptionsO*NET
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Recruit, hire, and train staff
+Run recruitment for two teaching assistants: post the role to our nursery network, shortlist candidates by…
Recruit, hire, and train staff
+Run recruitment for two teaching assistants: post the role to our nursery network, shortlist candidates by Saturday, run phone screens Sunday, invite three for a practical trial and induction meeting with the lead practitioner on Monday morning.
The tools that do the workBloomzMicrosoft Outlookjob descriptionsO*NET
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The daily work15
Prepare and submit budget requests or grant proposals to solicit program funding.
+Prepare the program funding package for the Early Learning Aftercare grant: update the line-item budget,…
Prepare and submit budget requests or grant proposals to solicit program funding.
+Prepare the program funding package for the Early Learning Aftercare grant: update the line-item budget, attach last year’s expenditure report and three partner letters, write a one-page needs statement, then submit to Priya in procurement and to Marcus in finance for signatures by Friday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Collect and analyze survey data, regulatory information, and demographic and employment trends to forecast enrollment patterns and the need for curriculum changes.
+Gather last two years of enrollment by age, recent parent survey responses, local labor market hires, and…
Collect and analyze survey data, regulatory information, and demographic and employment trends to forecast enrollment patterns and the need for curriculum changes.
+Gather last two years of enrollment by age, recent parent survey responses, local labor market hires, and county birth-rate data, analyse for trends and produce a one-page forecast of classroom demand and recommended curriculum changes for the leadership meeting on Wednesday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Direct academic or nonacademic activities
+Compile current progress notes, attendance records, and assessment scores for ten students, flag any students…
Direct academic or nonacademic activities
+Compile current progress notes, attendance records, and assessment scores for ten students, flag any students below benchmark, write short intervention recommendations, and email the packet to each child’s teacher and to Special Ed Coordinator Luis by Thursday.
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Evaluate staff performance
+Review last semester's lesson observations and attendance records, score each teacher against the rubric,…
Evaluate staff performance
+Review last semester's lesson observations and attendance records, score each teacher against the rubric, write one-paragraph feedback for Priya, Miguel and Aisha highlighting strengths and one improvement, and email the summaries to their managers by Tuesday noon.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Outlookjob descriptions
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Set educational standards and goals
+Draft measurable learning standards for ages three to five linked to our curriculum outcomes, set term…
Set educational standards and goals
+Draft measurable learning standards for ages three to five linked to our curriculum outcomes, set term benchmarks and target mastery percentages, share the proposed goals with the teaching team at Wednesday's meeting and ask for revisions by Friday.
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Establish policies and procedures
+Write clear procedures for arrival, nappy changes, meal times and incident reporting, include responsible…
Establish policies and procedures
+Write clear procedures for arrival, nappy changes, meal times and incident reporting, include responsible roles and step-by-step actions, circulate the draft to the headteacher and health and safety rep for signoff before the term starts.
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Look after the children's basic needs
+Create a daily roster that ensures each child receives scheduled toileting, feeding and rest checks, assign…
Look after the children's basic needs
+Create a daily roster that ensures each child receives scheduled toileting, feeding and rest checks, assign staff by name to each slot, print two copies for the classroom and office and post the updated roster by Monday morning.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelESCO
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Play with children
+Plan a morning and afternoon play schedule with age-appropriate activities, list required materials and…
Play with children
+Plan a morning and afternoon play schedule with age-appropriate activities, list required materials and safety checks, train three floating staff on engagement techniques and leave activity sheets in each room by Friday.
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Attend to children's basic physical needs
+Set a protocol for feeding, changing and sleep checks: timing, hygiene steps, allergy notes and…
Attend to children's basic physical needs
+Set a protocol for feeding, changing and sleep checks: timing, hygiene steps, allergy notes and recordkeeping, prepare the one-page checklist for staff to complete during shifts and add it to the child's file by tomorrow.
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Workplace sanitation
+Schedule and complete the daily sanitation sweep of classrooms A and B after lunch, empty all bio-waste bins,…
Workplace sanitation
+Schedule and complete the daily sanitation sweep of classrooms A and B after lunch, empty all bio-waste bins, refill soap dispensers, log chemicals used and concentration, and confirm floors and toys are child-safe before afternoon arrivals.
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Handle chemical cleaning agents
+Audit the chemical stocks in the supply closet, discard expired solutions per safety guidance, update the SDS…
Handle chemical cleaning agents
+Audit the chemical stocks in the supply closet, discard expired solutions per safety guidance, update the SDS binder with current pages, label dilution ratios clearly, and train morning staff on safe mixing and PPE by Friday.
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Maintain relations with children's parents
+Draft and send a clear weekly update to all parents summarising hygiene measures, recent sanitation checks,…
Maintain relations with children's parents
+Draft and send a clear weekly update to all parents summarising hygiene measures, recent sanitation checks, upcoming health notices, and invite feedback or concerns by Tuesday so we can address specific family needs.
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Supervise children
+Prepare the morning supervision rota covering playground, nap rooms, and transition times, assign two adults…
Supervise children
+Prepare the morning supervision rota covering playground, nap rooms, and transition times, assign two adults per high-risk period, note special needs children and medication, and circulate the rota to staff before 8:00 AM.
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Communicate with youth
+Create a short guidance sheet for staff on age-appropriate communication with children, include phrases for…
Communicate with youth
+Create a short guidance sheet for staff on age-appropriate communication with children, include phrases for de-escalation and encouragement, run a 20-minute roleplay in staff meeting Wednesday, and collect examples to share.
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Monitor students' progress
+Check every student's weekly learning log and attendance for gaps, flag anyone missing two activities or two…
Monitor students' progress
+Check every student's weekly learning log and attendance for gaps, flag anyone missing two activities or two days in a row, draft a short concern note for each family, and prepare a progress summary for the head of department by Wednesday morning.
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