6 of the Most Popular Types of Pre K Assistant Jobs in 2026

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Top Types Of Pre K Assistant Jobs

• Preschool Teacher Aide

  Salary range: $29,500 - $35,500

  Preschool Teacher Aide is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Preschool Teacher Aide jobs pay between $29,500 (25th percentile) and $35,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Preschool Teacher Aide job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Preschool Teacher

  Salary range: $30,000 - $40,000

  Preschool teachers develop the language, vocabulary, and interpersonal skills of children ages three through five, though some schools may enroll kids as young as two-years-old. These teachers take on a critical role in the growth of their students and use tools such as interactive play, songs, reading aloud, and repetitive writing to further their development. Much like elementary school teachers, preschool teachers create lesson plans for their students. Most curriculums involve a combination of academics and play-based learning.

• Early Childhood Education

  Salary range: $45,000 - $53,000

  Early Childhood Education is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Early Childhood Education jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $53,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Early Childhood Education job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Preschool Assistant

  Salary range: $31,000 - $37,500

  A preschool assistant provides support to lead teachers of at a preschool. As a preschool assistant, your job duties include supervising children during free play and instructional activities, directing instructional activities independently or alongside the lead teacher, working one-on-one or in small groups with children who need extra help, assisting with meal and snack times, helping potty-trained children with bathroom breaks, and changing diapers for younger children. You also collaborate with the lead teacher to assess the students' social, behavioral, and physical development.

• Kindergarten Teacher Assistant

  Salary range: $30,000 - $36,500

  A kindergarten teacher’s assistant provides support to the teacher in a classroom. As a kindergarten assistant teacher, you work with five-year-old and six-year-old students. Your duties depend on the needs and lesson plans of the teacher. You typically help set up the classroom and obtain the necessary materials for the day. Your responsibilities also include cleaning and organizing after classes and maintaining student records. During the school day, you assist with lessons and help the children participate in classroom activities. You monitor behavior and participation and help children who need assistance or have behavioral issues.

• Head Start Assistant Teacher

  Salary range: $30,000 - $38,000

  Head Start Assistant Teacher is a typical job search query Most salaries for Head Start Assistant Teacher jobs pay between $30,000 (25th percentile) and $38,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Head Start Assistant Teacher job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.