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Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in New Jersey

Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in New Jersey

Considering working as an Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in New Jersey? Here’s what the data says. Plan, direct, or coordinate academic or nonacademic activities of preschools or childcare centers and programs, including before- and after-school care. Excludes “Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education” (25-2011) and “Childcare Workers” (39-9011).

What do Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare Make in New Jersey?

For a education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare working in New Jersey, the median annual wage is $66,360 per year (or roughly $31.91/hour).Pay can range from $43,680 at the 10th percentile to $140,920 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $43,680 $21.00
25th percentile $57,130 $27.46
Median (50th) $66,360 $31.91
75th percentile $98,900 $47.55
90th percentile $140,920 $67.75
Salary ranges for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in New Jersey

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in New Jersey nationwide is 1.43, suggesting that education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare earn a median of $178,795 per year ($85.96/hour), lower than the New Jersey median.

Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare earnings in New Jersey vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

National employment for 102,953 education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare nationwide. In New Jersey alone, around 2,820 people work in this role. That’s higher than the typical state, which employs around 780 education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare.

Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in New Jersey vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

Top New Jersey Metros for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

The largest metro-area employers of education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare in New Jersey.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Trenton-Princeton, NJ 170 $69,820
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ 70 $61,020
Vineland, NJ 60 $65,080

Top States for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare Employment

The table below shows the states where the most education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare work.

State Number Employed
California 8,290
Texas 6,600
New York 3,810
Illinois 3,630
Pennsylvania 3,370
New Jersey 2,820
Ohio 2,750
North Carolina 2,290
Massachusetts 2,230
Washington 1,580
Michigan 1,580
Virginia 1,550
Oregon 1,380
Arizona 1,380
Wisconsin 1,320
Colorado 1,220
Arkansas 1,130
Minnesota 1,120
Connecticut 1,100
Iowa 1,030

Highest-Paying States for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

These states pay the most for education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare.

State Annual Median Salary
New York $79,660
District of Columbia $76,270
Massachusetts $68,660
New Mexico $67,780
New Jersey $66,360
California $65,420
Washington $64,360
Delaware $63,950
Hawaii $63,220
Nebraska $61,590

Skills

The most important education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Speaking  4.0 / 5
0
5
Coordination  4.0 / 5
0
5
Active Listening  4.0 / 5
0
5
Critical Thinking  4.0 / 5
0
5
Monitoring  4.0 / 5
0
5
Reading Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Key knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Customer and Personal Service  4.5 / 5
0
5
Education and Training  4.3 / 5
0
5
Administration and Management  4.1 / 5
0
5
English Language  3.9 / 5
0
5
Psychology  3.5 / 5
0
5
Public Safety and Security  3.5 / 5
0
5

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Written Expression  4.1 / 5
0
5
Deductive Reasoning  4.0 / 5
0
5
Oral Expression  4.0 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Written Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Inductive Reasoning  3.9 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare typically:

  • Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies and students' behavioral or learning problems.
  • Monitor students' progress and provide students and teachers with assistance in resolving any problems.
  • Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff and recommend personnel actions for programs and services.
  • Teach classes or courses or provide direct care to children.
  • Set educational standards and goals and help establish policies, procedures, and programs to carry them out.
  • Determine the scope of educational program offerings and prepare drafts of program schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements.
  • Determine allocations of funds for staff, supplies, materials, and equipment and authorize purchases.
  • Direct and coordinate activities of teachers or administrators at daycare centers, schools, public agencies, or institutions.
  • Prepare and maintain attendance, activity, planning, accounting, or personnel reports and records for officials and agencies, or direct preparation and maintenance activities.
  • Plan, direct, and monitor instructional methods and content of educational, vocational, or student activity programs.
  • Review and interpret government codes and develop procedures to meet codes and to ensure facility safety, security, and maintenance.
  • Review and evaluate new and current programs to determine their efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with state, local, and federal regulations and recommend any necessary modifications.

Work Activities

  • Training and Teaching Others
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Assisting and Caring for Others
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  • Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  • Coaching and Developing Others
  • Developing and Building Teams

Tools & Technology

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: Intuit QuickBooks In-demand technologies: Microsoft Office software

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Related college programs include:

  • Educational Administration

Careers similar to education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare include:

Also Known As

After School Site Director, Art Coordinator, Assessment Coordinator, Before and After School Program Director, Before and After School Site Director, Center Administrator, Center Manager, Child Care Center Administrator, Child Care Center Director, Child Care Director, Childcare Center Administrator, Childcare Center Director, Childcare Director, Day Care Center Director, Daycare Director.

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