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Occupational Summary for Preschool and Child Care Administrators (11-9031)
Oregon Statewide
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Description: Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic and nonacademic activities of preschool and child care centers or programs. Exclude "Preschool Teachers" (25-2011).
Employment Projections
Region Employment Projected Annual Openings
2010 2020 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 685 836 15 21 37
Current Job Openings
Job Title Location Order Number Wage Offered
Family/Child Service Coordinator Warm Springs 986336 $30,000/yr to $35,000/yr DOE
Director (Church Childcare and Learning Center) Portland 981891 $14.00/hr to $18.00/hr DOE, Neg.
Director Cannon Beach 980729 DOE, Neg.
Early Care and Education Director Redmond 974311 DOE
Child Development Center Director Portland 972262
Lead Pre-School Teacher North Bend 963342 $11.00/hr to $14.00/hr DOE
Head Start / Early Head Start Area Manager Brookings 955295 $700.00/wk
Wages
Region ----- 2012 Wages -----
Median Hourly Avg
Annual		 Middle Range
Oregon Statewide $20.24 $44,601 $16.34 - 25.96
Industries of Employment
private sector only
Industry 2010
Employment
Health Care and Social Assistance 440
Other Services (except Public Administration) 98
Educational Services 51
Management of Companies and Enterprises 49
Occupations with Similar Skills
Occupation Skill Overlap
Elementary And Secondary School Administrators 71%
Postsecondary School Administrators 65%
Education Administrators, All Other 60%
Statewide Employment Analysis
Employment in this occupation in 2010 was at about the statewide average for all occupations. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat faster rate than the statewide average growth rate for all occupations through 2020. The total number of job openings is projected to be at about the statewide average number of job openings for all occupations through 2020.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Educational Requirements
Workers typically need an Associate's degree and one to five years of related work experience to enter this occupation. Those with a Bachelor's degree have a competitive advantage in the labor market.