{"id":47421,"date":"2025-02-16T18:31:42","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T00:31:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/?p=47421"},"modified":"2025-02-16T18:31:42","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T00:31:42","slug":"how-much-does-a-preschool-teacher-make-in-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/blog\/insights\/how-much-does-a-preschool-teacher-make-in-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does a Preschool Teacher Make In Florida?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you want a career working with some of the most curious minds? Teaching preschool is one of the most rewarding vocations and comes with many hugs. Florida is looking for more qualified individuals to join this dynamic career.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The average annual preschool teacher salary as of May 2023 in Florida is $34,010. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, and the number of years you have spent in your profession.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teachers of Tomorrow<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will highlight the salary ranges at various Florida preschool settings. We&#8217;ll also go over the multiple ways to qualify as a teacher at a Florida preschool, such as becoming a certified educator through the traditional or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/national-teacher-certification\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alternative teacher pathway.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"583\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40043\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/media\/how-many-years-to-become-a-teacher.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Is a Preschool Teacher?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preschool teachers work with students between the ages of 3 and 5 and help prepare them for kindergarten. Children are taught basic educational concepts, such as counting and colors, but the focus is on developing their mental, social, and emotional skills. The bulk of learning is done through guided play and activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skills preschoolers work on include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to wash hands.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to work a button and zipper.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to follow directions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to talk using an indoor voice.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to be a good friend.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no one way to be a fantastic preschool teacher. However, successful educators of this age group do share some traits, including the following:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Creative: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It takes a lot of imagination and ingenuity to find ways to teach lessons through play. Activities have to be fun, engaging, and have a purpose.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Kind:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Preschoolers are still highly dependent on caregivers for all their needs, including emotional support and empathy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Energetic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Young people are highly active and enjoy using their bodies. Songs and play often include lots of movement. As their leader, teachers must be able to keep up with their students\u2019 go-go.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preschool teachers have many responsibilities, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Create a safe, productive, and nurturing environment.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Preschool classrooms take a lot of time and thought to prepare. There must be various areas to play, rest, eat, and do multiple activities. The ambiance of the spaces must be fun and welcoming without creating unnecessary distractions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Planning curriculum-based activities: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it is songs, craft projects, or fun games, all \u201cplay activities\u201d need to be planned ahead of time to ensure the curriculum is covered.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Communicate with parents and caregivers: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Families need to be updated on their child\u2019s progress and challenges to ensure everyone works together to meet the child\u2019s needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How Much Do Preschool Teachers in Florida Make?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the average annual salaries for preschool teachers in Florida as of May 2023, according to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes252011.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bureau of Labor Statistics:<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highest salary &#8211; $45,920<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average salary &#8211; $30,900<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lowest salary &#8211; $24,920<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1008\" height=\"613\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-47455\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/media\/florida_preschool_wages.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida\u2019s preschool teachers vary. Factors include the type of school and area in the state, the teacher\u2019s qualifications, and years of experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Become a Preschool Teacher in Florida<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">US Rules and regulations for preschool teachers vary across the country. In Florida, the requirements depend on what type of preschool or childcare facility a candidate wants to work for and the age range. Depending on a candidate\u2019s choice, they can teach with an associate\u2019s degree or bachelor\u2019s and\/or obtain an approved Florida child care credential.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida Child Care Standards for Staff Credential<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida preschools fall under the umbrella of child care and are overseen by the Florida Department of Children and Families. Staff providing child care or education must meet the state\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myflfamilies.com\/childcaretraining\/credentials\/staff-credential\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Child Care Standards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All childcare professionals are required to have <\/span><b>one<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> approved credential or qualification that is offered from the four categories:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the five approved <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myflfamilies.com\/childcaretraining\/credentials\/staff-credential\/national-early-childhood-credential\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Early Childhood Credential<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (NECC)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the approved <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myflfamilies.com\/childcaretraining\/credentials\/staff-credential\/formal-educational-qualifications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formal Educational Qualifications<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the three <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myflfamilies.com\/childcaretraining\/birth-through-five-child-care-credential\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birth through Five Child Credential<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the two <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myflfamilies.com\/childcaretraining\/credentials\/staff-credential\/school-age-child-care-credential\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School-Age Child Care Credential<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the state only requires staff to have one of the above, some schools or institutions may have a preference.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida\u2019s VPK Instructor Requirements<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida is one of the country\u2019s front runners in PreK education. Since the 2005-6 school year, they have offered free PreK to all 4-year-olds, regardless of their family\u2019s income status. They offer a school-year program and a summer program, and class sizes are small.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preschool teachers who want to be a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/us7.proxysite.com\/process.php?d=ayD7na5WQ9wCXjVmA0PQ6qz8snukEEx4rbWpOYSnct7heXgu52cdFOI0c9F%2F6m1D&amp;b=1&amp;f=norefer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VPK instructor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the school year must have the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Criminal Background screening that is less than 5 years old. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An associate\u2019s degree or higher in child development<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An Affidavit of Good Moral Character.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have<\/span><b> one<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the following 4 qualifications:<\/span><br \/>\na.\u00a0 <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the five approved <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myflfamilies.com\/childcaretraining\/credentials\/staff-credential\/national-early-childhood-credential\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Early Childhood Credential<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (NECC)<\/span><br \/>\nb.\u00a0 <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An associate\u2019s degree or higher in child development<\/span><br \/>\nc.\u00a0 <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An associate\u2019s degree or higher in any field WITH 6 credit hours or more in early childhood educator or child development, AND 480+ experience in teaching or childcare for children between birth to 8 years old.<br \/>\nd.\u00a0 A bachelor\u2019s degree in elementary education and certified to teach children from birth to 6th grade.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a preschool teacher wants to be a Summer VPK Instructor, they must have the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Criminal Background screening that is less than 5 years old. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An associate\u2019s degree or higher in child development<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An Affidavit of Good Moral Character.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have<\/span><b> one<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the following 3 qualifications:<\/span><br \/>\na. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bachelor\u2019s degree or higher in early childhood education, prekindergarten, primary education, preschool education, or family and consumer science. <\/span><br \/>\nb. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bachelor\u2019s degree in elementary education and certified to teach children from birth to 6<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> grade.<\/span><br \/>\nc. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A valid Florida Educator Certificate.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>Pathways to a Florida Educator Certification<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida allows preschool teachers to work in some preschool classrooms without having educator certification. However, there are many advantages to preschool candidates who do apply for their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fldoe.org\/teaching\/certification\/certificate-subjects\/administrative-rules\/6a-4-0142.stml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PreKindergarten\/Primary Education Certification (age 3-3<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rd<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> grade).\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The advantages of being a certified preschool teacher in Florida include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Widens job opportunities.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helps you stand out from other job applicants.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher up in the pay scale.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allows candidates to teach up to third grade. Teaching K-3 pays better than preschool.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Could lead to future opportunities, such as being a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fldoe.org\/teaching\/certification\/certificate-subjects\/administrative-rules\/6a-4-0142.stml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">director of a preschool or<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> child care center.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida\u2019s traditional pathway to becoming a certified early childhood educator involves the following steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>1.<b> Obtain a bachelor&#8217;s degree. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida candidates wanting to teach preschool or young elementary students are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myflfamilies.com\/childcaretraining\/credentials\/staff-credential\/formal-educational-qualifications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">advised to study Early Childhood Education or Child Development.<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other recommended studies include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-Kindergarten or Primary Education<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preschool Education<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family and Consumer Sciences<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exceptional Student Education<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special Education<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mental Disabilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specific Learning Disabilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physically Impaired<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varying Exceptionalities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emotional Disabilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visually Impaired<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hearing Impaired<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speech-Language Pathology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elementary Education<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>2.<b> Obtain teaching experience. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must complete a state-approved student teaching program in a Florida classroom.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>3.<b> Pass the required exams. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida teachers must pass the relevant Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE). Need help preparing for test day? Check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thelearningliaisons.com\/ftce-prep-options-page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Learning Liaisons<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>4.<b> Pass a background check.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Florida requires a background check for certification or to work in any childcare center or school. For full instructions, visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fldoe.org\/teaching\/certification\/steps-to-certification\/step-4-submitting-fingerprints-for-cer.stml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida Department of Education website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>5. <b>Apply for certification. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fldoe.org\/teaching\/certification\/on-line-application-status-lookup-site.stml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can apply online for<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> their Florida education certification.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Alternative Routes to Certification for Florida Preschool Teachers<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can still become certified to teach preschool even if you have obtained a bachelor\u2019s degree in a subject area not geared toward education. Nor do you have to go back to college or university. Florida\u2019s alternative route allows candidates to attend a teacher preparation program<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Is the Lowest and Highest Paying Preschool Teaching Job?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a certified preschool teacher in Florida, you can work in various settings:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Special education: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes252051.htm#st\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as of May 2023, Florida preschool special education teachers make an average of $56,720. These teachers are in high demand across the nation, including in Florida. The extra training required to become a special education teacher, combined with the difficulty of filling these positions, has raised salaries.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Private schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Private school salaries can be some of the best and some of the worst. Tiny, religious operations typically pay the least. Those attached to elite education institutions or offering excellent daycare tend to pay the best.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Public schools: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike many states, Florida\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fldoe.org\/schools\/early-learning\/parents\/vpk-parents.stml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VPK program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is free to all 4-year-olds in the state, regardless of income. They also cap classes to 11 students with one instructor and 20 if there are two. The accessibility of these publicly funded preschools combined with small classes makes them a more popular choice. Consequently, teacher salaries are competitive with private offerings.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Charter schools:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Florida\u2019s VPK programs are sometimes held in charter schools instead of public schools. The decision depends on many factors, including which facility has the best space to host these small classes. Thus, the pay range for PreK preschool charter teachers is nearly identical to that of public school teachers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Online teaching:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> There is less demand for online preschool teachers than in the higher grades. Consequently, the jobs are scarce, and the pay is low. However, they sometimes come with flexible hours, which can be a huge advantage to some teachers.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"700\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-47456\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/media\/florida_preschool_salary.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Related Teaching Careers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/blog\/insights\/become-a-substitute-teacher-florida\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Become a Substitute Teacher in Florida<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/blog\/insights\/how-to-become-a-high-school-english-teacher\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Become a High School English Teacher<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/blog\/insights\/how-to-become-an-art-teacher\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Become an Art Teacher: Step-by-Step Guide<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Related Articles\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/blog\/insights\/how-much-does-a-preschool-teacher-make-salary-and-state-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Much Does a Preschool Teacher Make? 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