{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:38:04.815Z","occupation":{"soc":"25-2011.00","title":"Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education","group":"Educational Instruction & Library","sector":"61","jobZone":3,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers competencies for Preschool Teachers working in licensed early childhood education centers, childcare programs, and pre-K classrooms from entry-level practice through program leadership.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Basic color, shape, and number recognition activities — introduce and deliver under direct teacher supervision in a preschool classroom setting.","Classroom behavior rules and daily procedures — follow and reinforce according to established guidelines when supervising small groups of young children.","Instructional materials and manipulatives — select and distribute from a prepared inventory under guidance to support structured learning activities.","Meals and snacks — serve to children in compliance with posted nutritional guidelines and licensing requirements during scheduled mealtimes.","Children's basic physical needs — assist with feeding, dressing, and diapering under the direction of a lead teacher in a licensed childcare environment.","Circle-time activities such as storytelling and simple songs — facilitate with scripted plans in a preschool classroom under supervisor observation.","Personal hygiene routines — model and prompt children to practice handwashing, toothbrushing, and restroom procedures as part of the daily schedule.","Classroom communication software and email — use to receive announcements, access lesson resources, and share updates with the lead teacher.","Child behavior observations — record accurately using provided forms to support the lead teacher's monitoring of individual student progress.","Parent or guardian interactions — respond to routine questions politely and refer concerns to the supervising teacher during drop-off and pick-up."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Letter and number recognition lessons — plan and deliver independently using varied instructional formats tailored to the developmental levels in a mixed-age preschool group.","Classroom behavior management systems — apply and adjust established rules and positive reinforcement strategies routinely to maintain order during transitions and free play.","Instructional methods and learning materials — adapt independently to address different learning styles and interests observed across a cohort of preschool children.","Structured play and exploration centers — organize and stock with diverse resources that balance imaginative play with curriculum-aligned learning objectives.","Nutritional meal service protocols — implement consistently, accommodating documented food allergies and dietary restrictions in accordance with program policy.","Physical, social, and creative development activities — lead games, arts-and-crafts sessions, and music activities following a weekly plan with minimal supervisory input.","Parent-teacher conferences — conduct routinely to communicate individual children's progress, highlight strengths, and suggest home-learning strategies.","Video creation and desktop communication tools — use to document classroom activities, share progress updates with families, and support remote learning when needed.","Social-emotional cues in young children — recognize and respond with appropriate support strategies, applying basic knowledge of child psychology in daily interactions.","Daily schedule and activity sequencing — manage time effectively to ensure smooth transitions between instruction, meals, rest, and outdoor activities."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Differentiated early childhood instruction — design and deliver autonomously across all core developmental domains for children with varying needs in a preschool setting.","Comprehensive behavior support plans — develop and implement individualized strategies that address challenging behaviors while fostering a positive classroom community.","Complex non-routine learning barriers — analyze and resolve by selecting evidence-based instructional adaptations that align with each child's developmental trajectory.","Multi-modal learning environments — curate rich resource ecosystems that integrate manipulatives, digital tools, and open-ended play to maximize engagement and learning outcomes.","Family partnership programs — facilitate in-depth meetings with parents and guardians to co-create learning goals, address sensitive concerns, and strengthen home-school connections.","Field trips and community-based learning events — plan, coordinate logistics, and lead safely while integrating experiences into ongoing curriculum objectives.","Child progress monitoring systems — design and maintain using spreadsheet and office-suite software to track developmental milestones and inform instructional decisions.","Public safety and emergency procedures — execute with confidence during drills and real incidents, ensuring child welfare in accordance with licensing and regulatory standards.","Cross-functional coordination with specialists — collaborate with speech, occupational therapy, or social services staff to support children with identified developmental concerns.","Critical reflection on instructional practice — apply active learning strategies to continuously improve lesson quality and adapt curriculum in response to outcome data."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Early childhood curriculum frameworks — design and champion program-wide instructional models that align with developmental research, state standards, and licensing requirements.","Professional learning communities — lead and facilitate for teaching staff across the program, embedding a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement.","Mentorship and coaching systems — establish for emerging and developing teachers, providing structured observation, feedback cycles, and growth-planning conversations.","Family and community engagement strategy — develop and steward organization-wide initiatives that deepen caregiver partnerships and extend learning beyond the classroom.","Program-wide behavior and social-emotional learning policy — author and institutionalize, ensuring consistent implementation of trauma-informed practices across all classrooms.","Technology integration roadmap — lead the adoption of classroom management software, video conferencing tools, and digital documentation systems across the entire early childhood center.","Child assessment and data governance — oversee the design of program-level monitoring frameworks and use aggregate outcome data to drive curriculum investment decisions.","Regulatory compliance and public safety leadership — direct staff training and policy development to ensure full adherence to licensing, health, and safety mandates at organizational scale.","Stakeholder communication and advocacy — represent the program's educational philosophy persuasively to boards, funders, district partners, and community organizations.","Organizational culture and staff well-being — model cooperation, empathy, and optimism as executive-level values, shaping a supportive and high-performing teaching workforce."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}