What it pays
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Half of all Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in the U.S. earn more than $38,140 a year — the middle 80% land between $28,990 and $61,390. About 478,780 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$38,140typical pay / year
478,780people in this work
$61,390+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Supervise and monitor children
+Supervise the group of six children during the 10:30–12:00 observing session, keep them engaged and positive…
Supervise and monitor children
+Supervise the group of six children during the 10:30–12:00 observing session, keep them engaged and positive at the eyepieces, record behaviour and support needs, give constructive feedback to Tom and Sara, and notify parents if any incident requires follow-up by 12:30 today.
The tools that do the workClassDojoBloomzjob descriptionsO*NET
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Organize educational activities and games
+Plan and run three hands-on astronomy activities for tomorrow's 14:00–16:00 youth session: a safe sunspot…
Organize educational activities and games
+Plan and run three hands-on astronomy activities for tomorrow's 14:00–16:00 youth session: a safe sunspot demo, a constellation mapping game, and a simple telescope build, prepare differentiated instructions for Maya and Jason, pack materials list and brief volunteer Leah on roles.
The tools that do the workGoogle ClassroomFlipgridjob descriptionsO*NET
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Communicate with parents or guardians
+Write a clear update to parents and guardians about the upcoming open night: date, arrival procedures,…
Communicate with parents or guardians
+Write a clear update to parents and guardians about the upcoming open night: date, arrival procedures, accessibility arrangements, expected child supervision, and contact instructions for any medical or care needs.
The tools that do the workGoogle ClassroomESCOjob descriptionsO*NET
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Teach basic literacy and life skills
+Plan and outline a week of sessions teaching reading basics and practical life skills: daily objectives,…
Teach basic literacy and life skills
+Plan and outline a week of sessions teaching reading basics and practical life skills: daily objectives, short activities for phonics, money handling, hygiene routines, and simple safety drills with differentiated steps for varied abilities.
The tools that do the workCommon CurriculumESCOjob descriptionsO*NET
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Prepare classroom materials and supplies
+Compile a checklist of classroom materials and consumables for the term: books, writing supplies, hygiene…
Prepare classroom materials and supplies
+Compile a checklist of classroom materials and consumables for the term: books, writing supplies, hygiene products, adaptive aids, quantities by class size, storage locations and reorder thresholds for the school store.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET
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Implement a modified curriculum to fit each student's needs
+Design a modified curriculum map for a student with sensory needs: learning goals, adapted activities,…
Implement a modified curriculum to fit each student's needs
+Design a modified curriculum map for a student with sensory needs: learning goals, adapted activities, communication supports, assessment methods and daily routine adjustments, with clear instructions for supply staff and carers.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordESCOO*NET
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Give constructive feedback
+Write a short, constructive feedback note to Samira about her recent night-shift logging: praise the clearer…
Give constructive feedback
+Write a short, constructive feedback note to Samira about her recent night-shift logging: praise the clearer sky reports and steady calibrations, point out the missing temperature entries on July 12 and suggest a quick checklist to prevent repeats, and ask if she wants help drafting it.
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Disability care
+Draft a clear care update for Leo’s parents after yesterday’s outreach: summarise the sensory adjustments we…
Disability care
+Draft a clear care update for Leo’s parents after yesterday’s outreach: summarise the sensory adjustments we used in the dome, note his calm response and two successful transitions, flag the planned routine change for Thursday, and invite a meeting next week to tweak the programme.
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Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to children.
+Write clear, measurable objectives for every lesson, unit and hands-on project this term so parents and…
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to children.
+Write clear, measurable objectives for every lesson, unit and hands-on project this term so parents and colleagues understand expected skills and outcomes, attach the lesson objectives to each activity plan, and notify parents by Friday if any objective changes.
The tools that do the workCommon CurriculumO*NET
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Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
+Block time in my schedule, prepare concise talking points about instruments, safety incidents and student…
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
+Block time in my schedule, prepare concise talking points about instruments, safety incidents and student progress, and attend Wednesday staff meetings and the curriculum committee, submitting notes within 24 hours so actions are tracked.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OfficeO*NET
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Follow curricula or lesson plans
+Review the current term curriculum, map each session to required observatory skills and accessibility needs,…
Follow curricula or lesson plans
+Review the current term curriculum, map each session to required observatory skills and accessibility needs, flag any gaps or adaptations needed for specific children, and circulate the revised lesson sequence to colleagues before Monday.
The tools that do the workCommon Curriculumjob descriptions
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Maintain a safe and healthy environment
+Complete the weekly safety and health checklist for the dome, telescopes and classrooms, log any hazards or…
Maintain a safe and healthy environment
+Complete the weekly safety and health checklist for the dome, telescopes and classrooms, log any hazards or maintenance requests immediately, and notify the facilities lead and relevant parents if a student’s care plan is affected.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Officejob descriptions
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Assess students' progress
+Gather formative evidence from observations and short tasks, record each student’s progress against the term…
Assess students' progress
+Gather formative evidence from observations and short tasks, record each student’s progress against the term objectives, write one constructive strength and one target for every child, and share the summary with parents at the midterm review.
The tools that do the workEasyCBMESCO
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Support the positiveness of youths
+Proactively build a positive culture by praising effort during activities, delivering brief constructive…
Support the positiveness of youths
+Proactively build a positive culture by praising effort during activities, delivering brief constructive feedback privately, updating each child’s care record with positive notes weekly, and alerting parents if I see sustained concerns.
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Provide specially-designed instruction to students with disabilities
+Create and deliver a step-by-step lesson packet that explains the adapted observing tasks, sensory supports,…
Provide specially-designed instruction to students with disabilities
+Create and deliver a step-by-step lesson packet that explains the adapted observing tasks, sensory supports, and assessment prompts so three students with autism can complete the telescope setup independently by Wednesday, and share progress notes with their parents afterwards.
The tools that do the workGoogle ClassroomESCOO*NET
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Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
+Draft and post a clear set of behavior expectations and shift procedures for the dome room—arrival, equipment…
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
+Draft and post a clear set of behavior expectations and shift procedures for the dome room—arrival, equipment handling, voice level, and consequence steps—then notify the night staff and parents that these rules take effect next Monday.
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Demonstrate activities to children.
+Prepare and model a five-minute hands-on demo of aligning the finderscope and focusing eyepieces for the…
Demonstrate activities to children.
+Prepare and model a five-minute hands-on demo of aligning the finderscope and focusing eyepieces for the 10–12 year group, include safety prompts and one easy repetition exercise so each child can try under supervision.
The tools that do the workFlipgridO*NET
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Serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
+Plan and serve a simple, allergy-safe snack menu for tonight’s outreach: whole-grain crackers, apple slices,…
Serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
+Plan and serve a simple, allergy-safe snack menu for tonight’s outreach: whole-grain crackers, apple slices, and water, list portion sizes and allergy notes, and log what each child ate for the nutrition record.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordO*NET
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Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
+Review the student handbook sections on attendance, late returns, and equipment loss, then record any…
Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
+Review the student handbook sections on attendance, late returns, and equipment loss, then record any incidents from last week and email a compliance summary to the head of education by Friday.
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Read books to entire classes or to small groups.
+Select an age-appropriate astronomy picture book, plan a 15-minute read-aloud with two comprehension…
Read books to entire classes or to small groups.
+Select an age-appropriate astronomy picture book, plan a 15-minute read-aloud with two comprehension questions and one tactile prop for sensory learners, then invite the classroom cohort and their parents to the reading circle.
The tools that do the workBloomzO*NET
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