As a director I am in charge of following all state and national guidelines for our program.  I write policies and procedures, document any changes and work with our principal in hiring and training of preschool staff.  As a teacher I create  and teach the curriculum, meet with parents, perform assessments on students and provide a safe, fun and engaging classroom for them to learn in.

A four year degree in early childhood development and supervisory experience.

Director is around 30-35,000 a year.  Teacher position depends on if its full time & salaried or part time hourly.  Usually around $15-20.00 and hour.

Yes.  More families are looking for preschool programs as both parents are working.  Also there is a lot of variation in what a program provides as far as hours and days they are open.   So this creates a greater demand on the programs to provide a variety of services.

Working with the children and being in a school setting.

Staying current on all the state requirements and regulations.  Becoming and maintaining a nationally accreditation program.

Shadow someone in the field.  Preschool ranges in ages 2-5.  Find what age group best suites you and your strengths.