[Core] [96% incumbents] Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
  DWAs: Set up classroom materials or equipment.

[Core] [96% incumbents] Assimilate arriving children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them.
  DWAs: Provide for basic needs of children.

[Core] [96% incumbents] Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  DWAs: Monitor student performance. | Monitor student behavior, social development, or health. | Evaluate student work.

[Core] [96% incumbents] Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety.
  DWAs: Set up classroom materials or equipment. | Arrange childcare or educational settings to ensure physical safety of children.

[Core] [96% incumbents] Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their ages and perceptual skills.
  DWAs: Display student work.

[Core] [96% incumbents] Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
  DWAs: Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.

[Core] [95% incumbents] Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
  DWAs: Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.

[Core] [95% incumbents] Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development.
  DWAs: Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.

[Core] [95% incumbents] Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.
  DWAs: Plan educational activities.

[Core] [95% incumbents] Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.
  DWAs: Monitor student behavior, social development, or health. | Discuss problems or issues with supervisors. | Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.

[Core] [95% incumbents] Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
  DWAs: Set up classroom materials or equipment.

[Core] [95% incumbents] Teach proper eating habits and personal hygiene.
  DWAs: Teach life skills.

[Core] [95% incumbents] Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
  DWAs: Plan educational activities.

[Core] [95% incumbents] Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
  DWAs: Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.

[Core] [95% incumbents] Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
  DWAs: Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.

[Core] [95% incumbents] Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
  DWAs: Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. | Distribute instructional or library materials. | Order instructional or library materials or equipment.

[Core] [94% incumbents] Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  DWAs: Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.

[Core] [94% incumbents] Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers.
  DWAs: Provide for basic needs of children.

[Core] [94% incumbents] Read books to entire classes or to small groups.
  DWAs: Read to students.

[Core] [94% incumbents] Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to children.
  DWAs: Develop instructional objectives.

[Core] [94% incumbents] Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
  DWAs: Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.

[Core] [94% incumbents] Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
  DWAs: Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.

[Core] [94% incumbents] Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of preschool programs.
  DWAs: Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.

[Core] [94% incumbents] Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
  DWAs: Serve on institutional or departmental committees.

[Supplemental] [94% incumbents] Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
  DWAs: Assist students with special educational needs.

[Supplemental] [94% incumbents] Perform administrative duties, such as hall and cafeteria monitoring and bus loading and unloading.
  DWAs: Supervise school or student activities.

[Core] [93% incumbents] Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
  DWAs: Teach life skills.

[Core] [93% incumbents] Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
  DWAs: Maintain student records.

[Core] [93% incumbents] Demonstrate activities to children.
  DWAs: Apply multiple teaching methods.

[Core] [93% incumbents] Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
  DWAs: Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior.

[Core] [93% incumbents] Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities and guide students in learning from those activities.
  DWAs: Plan experiential learning activities.

[Core] [93% incumbents] Administer tests to help determine children's developmental levels, needs, and potential.
  DWAs: Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.

[Core] [92% incumbents] Serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
  DWAs: Provide for basic needs of children.

[Core] [92% incumbents] Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
  DWAs: Evaluate performance of educational staff. | Supervise student research or internship work.

--- SKILLS ---
  Speaking (imp:4.00 lvl:3.12) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Listening (imp:3.88 lvl:3.12) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:3.25) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.75 lvl:3.12) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.75 lvl:3.50) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Writing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Mathematics (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Education and Training (imp:3.99 lvl:4.26) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  English Language (imp:3.79 lvl:3.88) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.29 lvl:2.81) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.20 lvl:3.98) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Psychology (imp:3.08 lvl:2.86) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Administration and Management (imp:2.66 lvl:2.29) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Administrative (imp:2.57 lvl:2.68) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.43 lvl:2.45) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.36 lvl:2.37) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Mathematics (imp:2.32 lvl:1.92) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Communications and Media (imp:2.30 lvl:2.26) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Law and Government (imp:2.23 lvl:1.75) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:2.22 lvl:1.82) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Fine Arts (imp:2.21 lvl:1.95) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Foreign Language (imp:2.19 lvl:1.67) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.09 lvl:1.48) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Computers and Electronics (imp:1.98 lvl:2.03) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Geography (imp:1.97 lvl:2.13) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.93 lvl:2.17) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Telecommunications (imp:1.86 lvl:0.83) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  History and Archeology (imp:1.82 lvl:1.64) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Transportation (imp:1.71 lvl:1.60) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Food Production (imp:1.65 lvl:0.92) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Design (imp:1.52 lvl:1.15) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Biology (imp:1.51 lvl:1.12) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Mechanical (imp:1.44 lvl:0.72) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Production and Processing (imp:1.37 lvl:0.79) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Building and Construction (imp:1.33) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.32) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Chemistry (imp:1.30 lvl:0.73) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.26) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Physics (imp:1.24) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Speech Clarity (imp:4.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.88 lvl:3.62) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Originality (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.62 lvl:3.12) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Information Ordering (imp:3.25 lvl:2.88) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Near Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Written Expression (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Far Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Selective Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Memorization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.62 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visualization (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Stamina (imp:2.38 lvl:1.75) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Static Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Number Facility (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Depth Perception (imp:2.00 lvl:1.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Control Precision (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Sound Localization (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Reaction Time (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Response Orientation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.24 lvl:4.02) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Getting Information (imp:4.02 lvl:3.33) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.02 lvl:4.53) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.76 lvl:2.86) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.67 lvl:3.26) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.61 lvl:2.90) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.52 lvl:3.22) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.43 lvl:3.24) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.43 lvl:2.71) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.38 lvl:3.59) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.28 lvl:3.69) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.25 lvl:2.69) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.25 lvl:2.59) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.17 lvl:3.02) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.11 lvl:2.63) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.08 lvl:2.99) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.05 lvl:2.64) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.02 lvl:2.93) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:2.87 lvl:2.79) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.80 lvl:2.73) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.79 lvl:2.67) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.78 lvl:2.15) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.76 lvl:2.65) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.73 lvl:2.29) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.69 lvl:1.87) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.63 lvl:2.69) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.63 lvl:2.22) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.59 lvl:2.90) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Processing Information (imp:2.54 lvl:2.15) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.45 lvl:1.50) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Working with Computers (imp:2.27 lvl:1.62) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.26 lvl:1.72) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:1.98 lvl:1.23) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.90 lvl:1.20) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:1.86 lvl:1.21) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.84 lvl:1.25) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.41 lvl:0.43) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.36 lvl:0.44) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.31) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.20) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.03) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:5.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Self-Control (imp:4.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Empathy (imp:3.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation (imp:2.82) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Empathy (imp:2.57) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism (imp:2.53) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation (imp:2.49) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Sincerity (imp:2.35) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Integrity (imp:2.21) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Control (imp:2.14) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Sincerity (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.93) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Adaptability (imp:1.90) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Humility (imp:1.78) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.58) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.49) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Initiative (imp:1.44) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.41) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.34) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation (imp:1.30) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.20) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.20) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Optimism (imp:1.00) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Cautiousness (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.87) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Instructing (imp:4.00 lvl:3.25) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.62 lvl:3.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Persuasion (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Negotiation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Technology Design (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Programming (imp:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 478,780
  annual_median    : $38,140
  annual_pct10     : $28,990
  annual_pct25     : $34,530
  annual_pct75     : $47,550
  annual_pct90     : $61,390
  annual_mean      : $43,030
  hourly_median    : $18.34

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : District of Columbia ($62,150)
  lowest_state     : Guam ($22,120)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.810x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (54 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:  363,900  median: $  37,020
  Educational Services                     emp:   88,550  median: $  52,800
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   15,960  median: $  44,810
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    6,060  median: $  45,900
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:    2,160  median: $  38,160
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    1,350  median: $  47,710
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      550  median: $  44,700
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      130  median: $  46,120

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (8 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:  363,900  median: $  37,020
  Educational Services                     emp:   88,550  median: $  52,800
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   15,960  median: $  44,810
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    6,060  median: $  45,900
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:    2,160  median: $  38,160
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    1,350  median: $  47,710
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      550  median: $  44,700
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      130  median: $  46,120

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T21:11:54.156593Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Education in China (similarity: 0.2903)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_China
  QID: Q757827
  Extract: Education in the People's Republic of China is primarily managed by the state-run public education system, which falls under the Ministry of Education. By law, education in the People's Republic of China is led by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and adheres to its ideology. All citizens must atten

  Title: Education in Australia (similarity: 0.2727)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Australia
  QID: Q2543244
  Extract: Education in Australia encompasses the sectors of early childhood education and primary education, followed by secondary education, and finally tertiary education, which includes higher education and vocational education. Regulation and funding of education is primarily the responsibility of the Sta

  Title: Education in Serbia (similarity: 0.2857)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Serbia
  QID: Q2414726
  Extract: Education in Serbia is divided into preschool (predškolsko), primary school, secondary school, and higher education levels. It is regulated by the Ministry of Education.

  Title: Education in Russia (similarity: 0.2857)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Russia
  QID: Q861612
  Extract: In Russia, the state provides most education services regulating education through the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. Regional authorities regulate education within their jurisdictions within the prevailing framework of federal laws. Russia's expenditure on e

  Title: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (similarity: 0.2759)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Individuals_with_Disabilities_Education_Act
  QID: Q6025378
  Extract: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a piece of American legislation that ensures students with a disability are provided with a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) that is tailored to their individual needs. IDEA was previously known as the Education for All Handicapped Ch

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong O*NET data with comprehensive task, skill, and knowledge profiles. Clear wage and employment data from BLS OEWS May 2025. Well-defined related occupations and transferable skills provide solid foundation for reasoned edges.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T17:22:23.077703+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,502
tokens_output        : 4,200
cost_usd             : $0.046018
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found for preschool teachers specifically. Semantic neighbors focused on general education systems rather than early childhood education roles.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education instruct children ages 3-5 in activities that promote social, physical, and intellectual development through play-based learning curricula. They create safe, nurturing environments where young children develop foundational skills for academic success and social interaction. These educators observe child development, communicate with families, and coordinate with other professionals to support each child's growth during this critical early learning period.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Preschool teachers begin each day by greeting arriving children and helping them transition into the classroom environment. They organize and facilitate learning activities such as arts and crafts, games, and story time that promote motor skills, creativity, and language development. Throughout the day, they observe and document children's behavior, social interactions, and developmental progress while maintaining classroom order through established routines and rules. Teachers regularly communicate with parents about their child's needs and progress, and meet with other professionals to discuss individual student development. They also prepare educational materials, arrange classroom spaces for safety and learning, and display children's work in age-appropriate ways.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel as preschool teachers possess high social orientation and dependability, enjoying direct interaction with young children and their families. They demonstrate patience, creativity, and strong communication skills, able to explain concepts in ways that young children can understand and relate to. Successful preschool teachers are naturally nurturing and observant, noticing subtle changes in children's behavior or development that may indicate emerging needs. They work well in collaborative environments, coordinating with parents, administrators, and other education professionals while maintaining integrity and self-control in challenging situations with both children and adults.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry into preschool teaching varies significantly by state and employer, with 28.8% of workers holding only a high school diploma while 17.2% possess bachelor's degrees. Many states require Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials or state-specific early childhood education certificates. Some positions require completion of college coursework in early childhood development, though extensive on-the-job training is common. Background checks and health screenings are typically mandatory for all early childhood education roles.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Preschool teachers can advance to lead teacher positions, early childhood program directors, or pursue additional education to become kindergarten or elementary school teachers. Some transition into special education roles or early childhood intervention services with additional training. Career progression often involves obtaining higher degrees in education or child development, leading to opportunities in curriculum development, teacher training, or educational administration within early childhood programs.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The preschool teaching field employs 478,780 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $38,140 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, ranging from $28,990 to $61,390 for the 10th to 90th percentiles. Geographic wage variation is substantial, with District of Columbia offering the highest wages at $62,150 compared to Guam's $22,120, representing a 2.81x difference. Employment is heavily concentrated in Health Care and Social Assistance (363,900 workers) and Educational Services (88,550 workers), reflecting the diverse settings where preschool education occurs. The field offers stable employment opportunities driven by consistent demand for early childhood care and education services.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Preschool teaching shows low automation risk due to the fundamentally human nature of caring for and educating young children. Core activities like establishing interpersonal relationships, assisting and caring for others, and thinking creatively require emotional intelligence, physical presence, and adaptive problem-solving that current automation cannot replicate effectively with young children.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (25-2012.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Direct career progression from preschool to kindergarten teaching, sharing identical Social RIASEC orientation (7.00) and core teaching activities.
    data: RIASEC S:7.00 match
    data: Training and Teaching Others work activity
    data: Education and Training knowledge domain
  [skill_overlap] Special Education Teachers, Preschool (25-2051.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Shares core abilities in Oral Comprehension (4.0), Problem Sensitivity (3.9), and Originality (3.8) with identical age group focus.
    data: Oral Comprehension imp:4.0
    data: Problem Sensitivity imp:3.9
    data: Same preschool age group
  [task_similarity] Childcare Workers (39-9011.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles involve Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.2) and share Customer and Personal Service knowledge requirements.
    data: Assisting and Caring for Others work activity
    data: Customer and Personal Service knowledge
    data: Similar Social RIASEC
  [knowledge_overlap] Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (25-2021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Shares Education and Training knowledge (imp:4.0) and Speaking skills (imp:4.0) with logical career advancement pathway.
    data: Education and Training knowledge imp:4.0
    data: Speaking skill imp:4.0
    data: Job Zone 3 match
  [career_pathway] Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education (25-9042.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Entry-level position feeding into preschool teaching with shared Instructing transferable skill (imp:4.0) and Social orientation.
    data: Instructing transferable skill imp:4.0
    data: Education sector overlap
    data: Lower job zone entry path

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['preschool teacher', 'early childhood educator', 'daycare teacher', 'child development teacher', 'pre-k teacher', 'nursery school teacher', 'childhood development teacher', 'infant teacher']
  exclude_keywords : ['special education', 'kindergarten', 'elementary', 'substitute', 'assistant']
  title_patterns   : ['*preschool*teacher*', '*early*childhood*educator*', '*daycare*teacher*', '*child*development*teacher*', '*pre-k*teacher*']
  common_variations: ['After School Teacher', 'Child Care Assistant Teacher', 'Childcare Teacher', 'Day Care Teacher', 'Early Childhood Educator', 'Group Teacher', 'Home-Based Preschool Teacher', 'Montessori Preschool Teacher']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'children', 'activities', 'materials', 'needs', 'development', 'student', 'principles', 'social', 'students', 'educational', 'learning', 'rules', 'teaching', 'includes', 'control', 'problems', 'preschool']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01435  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     39  0.01333  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:97%  inference:3%
equipment                  29  0.00991  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:79%  dwas:17%  onet_tasks:3%
children                   27  0.00923  inference            inference:41%  onet_tasks:37%  dwas:15%
activities                 27  0.00923  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:37%  onet_dimensions:33%  dwas:19%
materials                  23  0.00786  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:43%  dwas:30%  onet_tasks:22%
needs                      23  0.00786  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:35%  dwas:30%  onet_tasks:22%
development                16  0.00547  inference            inference:56%  onet_tasks:31%  dwas:12%
student                    16  0.00547  dwas                 dwas:88%  onet_tasks:6%  inference:6%
principles                 16  0.00547  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
social                     15  0.00513  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:33%  inference:33%  onet_tasks:20%
students                   14  0.00479  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:64%  dwas:21%  wikipedia:14%
educational                14  0.00479  dwas                 dwas:57%  inference:21%  onet_dimensions:14%
learning                   13  0.00444  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:31%  onet_dimensions:31%  inference:31%
rules                      13  0.00444  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  onet_tasks:15%  dwas:15%
teaching                   13  0.00444  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:38%  dwas:31%  inference:23%
includes                   13  0.00444  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  wikipedia:8%
control                    13  0.00444  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
problems                   12  0.00410  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  dwas:17%  onet_tasks:8%
preschool                  12  0.00410  inference            inference:83%  onet_tasks:8%  wikipedia:8%
objects                    12  0.00410  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performance                11  0.00376  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  dwas:27%  onet_tasks:9%
behavior                   11  0.00376  dwas                 dwas:36%  onet_dimensions:27%  onet_tasks:18%
physical                   11  0.00376  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:55%  onet_tasks:18%  inference:18%
ideas                      11  0.00376  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
resources                  10  0.00342  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  onet_tasks:10%
ways                       10  0.00342  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  inference:20%  onet_tasks:10%
programs                   10  0.00342  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:40%  dwas:30%  onet_tasks:20%
services                   10  0.00342  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  inference:30%  wikipedia:10%
techniques                 10  0.00342  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00342  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                10  0.00342  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
early                      10  0.00342  inference            inference:90%  wikipedia:10%
procedures                  9  0.00308  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
maintaining                 9  0.00308  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:22%  onet_tasks:11%
teachers                    9  0.00308  inference            inference:89%  onet_tasks:11%
monitoring                  9  0.00308  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
quickly                     9  0.00308  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
childhood                   9  0.00308  inference            inference:89%  wikipedia:11%
appropriate                 8  0.00273  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  onet_tasks:12%  wikipedia:12%