Preschool Teachers salary in Miami, Florida

Salary distribution

Where Miami preschool teachers fall on the wage curve.

Typical entry

• Education

  Associate's degree

• Experience

  None

• On-the-job training

  None

Top skills (O*NET)

• Speaking

  Basic skill

  4.0 / 5

• Instructing

  Technical

  4.0 / 5

• Oral Expression

  Ability

  4.0 / 5

• Speech Clarity

  Ability

  4.0 / 5

• Oral Comprehension

  Ability

  4.0 / 5

• Education and Training

  Knowledge

  4.0 / 5

• Active Listening

  Basic skill

  3.9 / 5

• Learning Strategies

  Cross-functional

  3.9 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

1. 01

   Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.

2. 02

   Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

3. 03

   Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.

4. 04

   Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.

5. 05

   Serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.

6. 06

   Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers.

7. 07

   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.

8. 08

   Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.

Other metros in Florida

How the Miami metro compares to other major Florida metro areas for preschool teachers.

• Orlando$34,660
• Tampa$33,690
• Jacksonville$30,530