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Day Care Teacher Salary in the United States

Day Care Teacher Salary

How much does a Day Care Teacher make in the United States? The average Day Care Teacher salary in the United States is $39,501 as of June 27, 2024, but the range typically falls between $35,701 and $45,101. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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10th Percentile Day Care Teacher Salary $32,241 US June 27, 2024
25th Percentile Day Care Teacher Salary $35,701 US June 27, 2024
50th Percentile Day Care Teacher Salary $39,501 US June 27, 2024
75th Percentile Day Care Teacher Salary $45,101 US June 27, 2024
90th Percentile Day Care Teacher Salary $50,200 US June 27, 2024
25% $35,701 10% $32,241 90% $50,200 75% $45,101 $39,501 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Day Care Teacher structures the curriculum and monitors students' progress to ensure activities are meeting the children's needs. Oversees the educational activities within the day care classroom. Being a Day Care Teacher holds conferences with parents to discuss child's growth and development. Maintains a clean, safe, and nurturing environment. In addition, Day Care Teacher typically requires an associate's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Day Care Teacher gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Working as a Day Care Teacher typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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    Day Care Teacher


    Associate's Degree

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    Day Care Worker I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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