Graduates of the two-year AAS degree program work as lead, assistant, or associate teachers in child care centers, private preschools, child development homes, and private and public schools. With additional experience and credentials, graduates may become a paraeducator in a public school or the director of a child care center.
Example Careers and Average Wages
|
Entry |
Average |
Experienced |
Childcare Workers |
$17,500 |
$21,200 |
$23,000 |
Preschool Teachers in Head Start and Private Preschools |
$20,500 |
$28,500 |
$32,600 |
Teaching Assistants |
$19,500 |
$25,400 |
$28,400 |
Source: 2020 Iowa Wage Report, Iowa Workforce Development