What it pays
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Half of all Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in the U.S. earn more than $62,680 a year — the middle 80% land between $46,990 and $101,830. About 108,870 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Kindergarten 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).
$62,680typical pay / year
108,870people in this work
$101,830+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Keeping the record2
Read books to entire classes or to small groups.
+Read aloud chapter two of The Hundred Dresses to the whole class tomorrow, plan three comprehension questions…
Read books to entire classes or to small groups.
+Read aloud chapter two of The Hundred Dresses to the whole class tomorrow, plan three comprehension questions and a paired activity, and post the session notes and book list to the classroom communications page for parents by the end of the day.
The tools that do the workSeesawESCOjob descriptionsO*NET
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Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures
+Write up the classroom rules and morning routines we agreed on, circulate them to parents and support staff,…
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures
+Write up the classroom rules and morning routines we agreed on, circulate them to parents and support staff, schedule a 15-minute meeting with the behaviour support coordinator for Thursday, and log any individual interventions in the behaviour record.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Wordjob descriptionsO*NET
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Learning2
Observe and evaluate students' social and physical development
+Observe Maya and Jonah during free play for two fifteen-minute blocks this week, note social interactions,…
Observe and evaluate students' social and physical development
+Observe Maya and Jonah during free play for two fifteen-minute blocks this week, note social interactions, motor milestones and any concerns on the development checklist, then summarise findings and recommended next steps for the SENCO by Friday.
The tools that do the workPadletjob descriptionsO*NET
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Implement curriculum and instructional plans
+Map next term's unit objectives to the national curriculum standards, draft the week-by-week lesson outline…
Implement curriculum and instructional plans
+Map next term's unit objectives to the national curriculum standards, draft the week-by-week lesson outline with required resources, and share the full instructional plan and assessment rubrics with the year team before the planning meeting on Monday.
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Get approval2
Assess students' progress
+Review each student's work samples and recent quiz scores, rate progress against the term learning targets,…
Assess students' progress
+Review each student's work samples and recent quiz scores, rate progress against the term learning targets, note two strengths and one focused next step for every student, flag any who need an intervention meeting by Friday.
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Meet with parents and guardians to discuss progress
+Schedule ten-minute progress meetings with parents and guardians for next Thursday and include the student's…
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss progress
+Schedule ten-minute progress meetings with parents and guardians for next Thursday and include the student's recent work, three talking points about attainment and behaviour, and suggested home activities to support learning.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Outlookjob descriptionsO*NET
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The daily work17
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
+Design a six-week remedial programme for Maya, Jamal, and Sofia with targeted reading and numeracy…
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
+Design a six-week remedial programme for Maya, Jamal, and Sofia with targeted reading and numeracy objectives, daily small-group activities, progress checks each Friday, and a list of materials and interventions to use before escalating to learning support.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to children.
+Write clear lesson and unit objectives for next term's science and literacy units, phrased in child-friendly…
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to children.
+Write clear lesson and unit objectives for next term's science and literacy units, phrased in child-friendly language, attach success criteria for each week, and prepare a one-page parent summary to send on Monday morning.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordO*NET
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Involve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play.
+Set up a roster recruiting four parent volunteers and three Year 6 buddies for the construction and role-play…
Involve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play.
+Set up a roster recruiting four parent volunteers and three Year 6 buddies for the construction and role-play stations next Wednesday, include role descriptions, supervision guidelines, and a short checklist for each session leader.
The tools that do the workBloomzO*NET
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Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
+Prepare a week-long sequence of lessons that integrate an interactive slideshow, audio clips and two short…
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
+Prepare a week-long sequence of lessons that integrate an interactive slideshow, audio clips and two short video demonstrations, list which classroom tech and speakers are needed each day, and run a quick tech check on Monday before class.
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Assimilate arriving children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them.
+Create a morning arrival routine that greets each child by name, includes a coat-bench system with labeled…
Assimilate arriving children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them.
+Create a morning arrival routine that greets each child by name, includes a coat-bench system with labeled pegs, and three choice activities with photos so new children can pick independently on their first three days.
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Organize and label materials and display children's work in a manner appropriate for their sizes and perceptual skills.
+Catalogue and label art and learning materials by size and skill level, design low and high display heights…
Organize and label materials and display children's work in a manner appropriate for their sizes and perceptual skills.
+Catalogue and label art and learning materials by size and skill level, design low and high display heights for children's work, and prepare laminated captions so each display is accessible and explains the learning intent.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordO*NET
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Teach basic literacy and life skills
+Teach this week’s basic literacy and life skills sequence to my Year 1 class: three twenty-minute guided…
Teach basic literacy and life skills
+Teach this week’s basic literacy and life skills sequence to my Year 1 class: three twenty-minute guided reading sessions focusing on letter sounds, two shared-writing tasks about daily routines, and a tear-off home sheet for parents with three simple practice activities to try each evening.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordBloomzESCOO*NET
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Collaborate with other teachers to support student needs
+Set up a planning note for tomorrow’s teacher collaboration: list three students of concern, their current…
Collaborate with other teachers to support student needs
+Set up a planning note for tomorrow’s teacher collaboration: list three students of concern, their current strategies, requested data (reading level, behaviour log, EHCP status), and ask Sarah and Jamal to bring observations so we agree next interventions and who will contact parents.
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Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
+Prepare the staff meeting submission due Friday: a one-page update on my class’s phonics progress with two…
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
+Prepare the staff meeting submission due Friday: a one-page update on my class’s phonics progress with two anonymised case notes, one agenda item proposing a shared resources folder, and a suggested volunteer rota for upcoming open day.
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Support inclusive education and special needs students
+Draft a support plan for Aisha with autism: list current strengths, sensory triggers, three classroom…
Support inclusive education and special needs students
+Draft a support plan for Aisha with autism: list current strengths, sensory triggers, three classroom adjustments (quiet work station, visual timetable, adjusted handwriting expectations), measurable goals for six weeks, and request a planning meeting with parents and the SENCO next Wednesday.
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Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff
+Write and send a short update to Mrs Patel and to the Year 1 team summarising Omar’s reading progress this…
Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff
+Write and send a short update to Mrs Patel and to the Year 1 team summarising Omar’s reading progress this month, three classroom strategies we’re using, and invite Mrs Patel to a quick phone catch-up on Thursday after school to agree home practice.
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Demonstrate activities to children.
+Demonstrate tomorrow’s fine-motor and counting activities to the class: model how to thread beads for two…
Demonstrate activities to children.
+Demonstrate tomorrow’s fine-motor and counting activities to the class: model how to thread beads for two minutes, show the counting game with ten counters and subitising flashcards, and ask three pupils to return the demo while I observe and note who needs extra support.
The tools that do the workChildren's educationalO*NET
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Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
+Prepare lesson plans and annotated daily agendas for my assigned Year 4 classes this week, include learning…
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
+Prepare lesson plans and annotated daily agendas for my assigned Year 4 classes this week, include learning objectives, differentiation for Emma and Jamal, assessment tasks and required resources, then compile a single printable folder to show to the headteacher on Friday morning.
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Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
+Take stock of classroom art, reading, and sensory supplies, flag items below minimum levels, prepare an order…
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
+Take stock of classroom art, reading, and sensory supplies, flag items below minimum levels, prepare an order list with quantities and preferred suppliers, store current inventory with locations on the shelving plan and generate a pick list for next week’s lessons.
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Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
+Create my weekly duty roster and task checklist for library shifts, hall and cafeteria supervision, and bus…
Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
+Create my weekly duty roster and task checklist for library shifts, hall and cafeteria supervision, and bus loading duties, note relief cover and timings, and export a one-page sheet to hand to the deputy before morning break.
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Collaborate with colleagues and cross-functional teams
+Draft an agenda and sharing pack for Wednesday’s curriculum meeting with the Year 4 team, include two joint…
Collaborate with colleagues and cross-functional teams
+Draft an agenda and sharing pack for Wednesday’s curriculum meeting with the Year 4 team, include two joint lesson observations, data points for three struggling pupils, proposed adjustments, and actions with owners and deadlines, then circulate to the team by Tuesday lunchtime.
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Create a safe and engaging classroom environment
+Review classroom layout and behaviour plan, list five low-cost changes to reduce hazards and boost…
Create a safe and engaging classroom environment
+Review classroom layout and behaviour plan, list five low-cost changes to reduce hazards and boost engagement, add seating for small-group work and a calm corner with resources, then produce a short risk statement and action plan to implement next week.
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