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TITLE: Teachers, Preschool
DEFINITION: Instruct children (normally up to 5 years of age) in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school in preschool, day care center, or other child development facility. May be required to hold State certification.
TASKS:
1. Instructs children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth in facility, such as preschool or day care center.
2. Plans individual and group activities for children, such as learning to listen to instructions, playing with others, and using play equipment.
3. Demonstrates activity.
4. Structures play activities to instill concepts of respect and concern for others.
5. Monitors individual and/or group activities to prevent accidents and promote social skills.
6. Reads books to entire class or to small groups.
7. Confers with parents to explain preschool program and to discuss ways they can develop their child's interest.
8. Plans instructional activities for teacher aide.
9. Administers tests to determine each child's level of development according to design of test.
10. Attends staff meetings.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge elements are ranked by importance.
96 Education and Training
Knowledge of instructional methods and training techniques including curriculum design principles, learning theory, group and individual teaching techniques, design of individual development plans, and test design principles
92 Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including needs assessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems, and customer satisfaction evaluation techniques
79 English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
63 Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance, mental processes, psychological research methods, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
50 Fine Arts
Knowledge of theory and techniques required to produce, compose, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture
46 Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, cultures, their history, migrations, ethnicity, and origins
42 Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of weaponry, public safety, and security operations, rules, regulations, precautions, prevention, and the protection of people, data, and property
38 Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media
38 Mathematics
Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
33 Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of information and techniques needed to rehabilitate physical and mental ailments and to provide career guidance including alternative treatments, rehabilitation equipment and its proper use, and methods to evaluate treatment effects
25 Administration and Management
Knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution. This includes strategic planning, resource allocation, manpower modeling, leadership techniques, and production methods
25 Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures
21 Law, Government and Jurisprudence
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
17 Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal living tissue, cells, organisms, and entities, including their functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment
17 Philosophy and Theology
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions, including their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, and practices, and their impact on human culture
13 Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
13 History and Archeology
Knowledge of past historical events and their causes, indicators, and impact on particular civilizations and cultures
13 Geography
Knowledge of various methods for describing the location and distribution of land, sea, and air masses including their physical locations, relationships, and characteristics
13 Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of policies and practices involved in personnel/human resource functions. This includes recruitment, selection, training, and promotion regulations and procedures; compensation and benefits packages; labor relations and negotiation strategies; and personnel information systems
8 Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including their relative costs, advantages, and limitations
8 Clerical
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing systems, filing and records management systems, stenography and transcription, forms design principles, and other office procedures and terminology
8 Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods involved in showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategies and tactics, product demonstration and sales techniques, and sales control systems
8 Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems
4 Foreign Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation
4 Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, and applications including air, water, material dynamics, light, atomic principles, heat, electric theory, earth formations, and meteorological and related natural phenomena
4 Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance
4 Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings
4 Food Production
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting of food for consumption including crop rotation methods, animal husbandry, and food storage/handling techniques
SKILLS:
Skills elements are ranked by importance.
88 Instructing
Teaching others how to do something
88 Learning Strategies
Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things
88 Speaking
Talking to others to effectively convey information
83 Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do
79 Active Listening
Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
63 Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
63 Monitoring
Assessing how well one is doing when learning or doing something
63 Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
58 Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others
58 Implementation Planning
Developing approaches for implementing an idea
54 Problem Identification
Identifying the nature of problems
54 Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people
46 Solution Appraisal
Observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts
46 Information Organization
Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information
46 Judgment and Decision Making
Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action
46 Idea Generation
Generating a number of different approaches to problems
42 Writing
Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
38 Idea Evaluation
Evaluating the likely success of an idea in relation to the demands of the situation
38 Identification of Key Causes
Identifying the things that must be changed to achieve a goal
38 Critical Thinking
Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
38 Active Learning
Working with new material or information to grasp its implications
38 Management of Material Resources
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work
38 Management of Personnel Resources
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
33 Persuasion
Persuading others to approach things differently
33 Information Gathering
Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information
29 Synthesis/Reorganization
Reorganizing information to get a better approach to problems or tasks
25 Systems Perception
Determining when important changes have occurred in a system or are likely to occur
25 Visioning
Developing an image of how a system should work under ideal conditions
25 Operations Analysis
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design
25 Systems Evaluation
Looking at many indicators of system performance, taking into account their accuracy
21 Negotiation
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
21 Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
21 Product Inspection
Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products
17 Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems
17 Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems
13 Testing
Conducting tests to determine whether equipment, software, or procedures are operating as expected
13 Technology Design
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs
13 Identifying Downstream Consequences
Determining the long-term outcomes of a change in operations
8 Management of Financial Resources
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures
8 Science
Using scientific methods to solve problems
8 Installation
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications .
ABILITIES:
Abilities elements are ranked by importance.
96 Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
88 Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
83 Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so that it is understandable to a listener
71 Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
71 Time Sharing
The ability to efficiently shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources)
67 Near Vision
The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer)
67 Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person
67 Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
58 Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
58 Originality
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem
54 Memorization
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures
50 Fluency of Ideas
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a given topic. It concerns the number of ideas produced and not the quality, correctness, or creativity of the ideas.
46 Information Ordering
The ability to correctly follow a given rule or set of rules in order to arrange things or actions in a certain order. The things or actions can include numbers, letters, words, pictures, procedures, sentences, and mathematical or logical operations.
46 Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time
46 Peripheral Vision
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are focused forward
46 Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to come up with logical answers. It involves deciding if an answer makes sense.
46 Auditory Attention
The ability to focus on a single source of auditory (hearing) information in the presence of other distracting sounds
46 Far Vision
The ability to see details at a distance
42 Trunk Strength
The ability to use one's abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing
42 Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged
38 Response Orientation
The ability to choose quickly and correctly between two or more movements in response to two or more signals (lights, sounds, pictures, etc.). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body parts
38 Static Strength
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
38 Category Flexibility
The ability to produce many rules so that each rule tells how to group (or combine) a set of things in a different way.
33 Speed of Closure
The ability to quickly make sense of information that seems to be without meaning or organization. It involves quickly combining and organizing different pieces of information into a meaningful pattern
33 Visual Color Discrimination
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness
33 Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine separate pieces of information, or specific answers to problems, to form general rules or conclusions. It includes coming up with a logical explanation for why a series of seemingly unrelated events occur together.
33 Hearing Sensitivity
The ability to detect or tell the difference between sounds that vary over broad ranges of pitch and loudness
33 Number Facility
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly
29 Wrist-Finger Speed
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
29 Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
29 Reaction Time
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to one signal (sound, light, picture, etc.) when it appears
25 Stamina
The ability to exert one's self physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath
25 Mathematical Reasoning
The ability to understand and organize a problem and then to select a mathematical method or formula to solve the problem
25 Spatial Orientation
The ability to know one's location in relation to the environment, or to know where other objects are in relation to one's self
21 Depth Perception
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from the observer, or to judge the distance between an object and the observer
21 Flexibility of Closure
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material
21 Finger Dexterity
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
17 Perceptual Speed
The ability to quickly and accurately compare letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object
17 Dynamic Flexibility
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
17 Gross Body Coordination
The ability to coordinate the movement of the arms, legs, and torso together in activities where the whole body is in motion
17 Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly make coordinated movements of one hand, a hand together with its arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
17 Sound Localization
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated
13 Explosive Strength
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object
13 Speed of Limb Movement
The ability to quickly move the arms or legs
13 Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep the hand and arm steady while making an arm movement or while holding the arm and hand in one position
13 Night Vision
The ability to see under low light conditions
13 Dynamic Strength
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue
8 Multilimb Coordination
The ability to coordinate movements of two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the body is in motion
8 Rate Control
The ability to time the adjustments of a movement or equipment control in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a continuously moving object or scene
8 Gross Body Equilibrium
The ability to keep or regain one's body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position
8 Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
4 Glare Sensitivity
The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting
WORK ACTIVITIES:
Work activities elements are ranked by importance.
96 Teaching Others
Identifying educational needs, developing formal training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
88 Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing assistance or personal care to others.
83 Thinking Creatively
Originating, inventing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
83 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing
Developing plans to accomplish work, and prioritizing and organizing one's own work.
83 Establishing and Maintaining Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
79 Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require moving one's whole body, such as in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, where the activities often also require considerable use of the arms and legs, such as in the physical handling of materials.
75 Documenting or Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.
75 Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
71 Scheduling Work and Activities
Scheduling events, programs, activities, as well as the work of others.
71 Monitor Processes, Material, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, often to detect problems or to find out when things are finished.
71 Communicating With Other Workers
Providing information to supervisors, fellow workers, and subordinates. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
71 Resolving Conflict or Negotiating with Others
Handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, and resolving grievances, or otherwise negotiating with others.
71 Coordinating Work and Activities of Others
Coordinating members of a work group to accomplish tasks.
67 Developing Objectives and Strategies
Establishing long range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives.
67 Communicating With Persons Outside Organization
Communicating with persons outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
67 Handling and Moving Objects
Using one's own hands and arms in handling, installing, forming, positioning, and moving materials, or in manipulating things, including the use of keyboards.
67 Implementing Ideas or Programs
Conducting or carrying out work procedures and activities in accord with one's own ideas or information provided through directions/instructions for purposes of installing, modifying, preparing, delivering, constructing, integrating, finishing, or completing programs, systems, structures, or products.
63 Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
63 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events.
63 Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Combining, evaluating, and reasoning with information and data to make decisions and solve problems. These processes involve making decisions about the relative importance of information and choosing the best solution.
63 Updating and Using Job-Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions.
63 Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
58 Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
Providing consultation and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-related, or process related topics.
58 Performing Administrative Activities
Approving requests, handling paperwork, and performing day-to-day administrative tasks.
54 Judging Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
54 Interpreting Meaning of Information to Others
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be understood or used to support responses or feedback to others.
54 Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying developmental needs of others and coaching or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
54 Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data.
54 Estimating Needed Characteristics
Estimating the Characteristics of Materials, Products, Events, or Information: Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities, or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
50 Evaluating Information Against Standards
Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct.
50 Developing and Building Teams
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
46 Guiding, Directing and Motivating Subordinates
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring subordinates.
46 Selling or Influencing Others
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods, or otherwise changing their minds or actions.
42 Performing For or Working With Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public, including serving persons in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
38 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Inspecting or diagnosing equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or other problems or defects.
33 Interacting With Computers
Controlling computer functions by using programs, setting up functions, writing software, or otherwise communicating with computer systems.
21 Operating Vehicles or Equipment
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
13 Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
13 Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Fixing, servicing, aligning, setting up, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
13 Drafting and Specifying Technical Devices
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to inform others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
8 Repairing and Maintaining Electrical Equipment
Fixing, servicing, adjusting, regulating, calibrating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
WORK CONTEXT:
Work context elements are ranked by frequency (F), importance (I), responsibility (R), amount of contact (C), how serious (S), objective vs. subjective (O), automation (A), extent of frustration (E), responsible for health and safety (H), likelihood of injury (L), degree of injury (D) .
92 (C) Job-Required Social Interaction
How much does this job require the worker to be in contact (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) with others in order to perform it?
75 (F) Indoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Indoors
64 (H) Responsible for Health and Safety of Others
How responsible is the worker for others' health and safety on this job?
63 (F) Standing
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Standing?
63 (I) Provide a Service to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Provide a service to others (e.g., customers)?
63 (I) Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
How important is it to be sure that all the details of this job are performed and everything is done completely?
60 (I) Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
58 (F) Sitting
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Sitting?
56 (O) Objective or Subjective Information
How objective or subjective is the information communicated in this job?
53 (I) Coordinate or Lead Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities (not supervision)?
50 (F) Walking or Running
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Walking or running?
47 (I) Importance of Being Aware of New Events
How important is being constantly aware of either frequently changing events (e.g. security guard watching for shoplifters) or infrequent events (e.g. radar operator watching for tornadoes) to performing this job?
46 (F) Kneeling, Crouching or Crawling
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling?
46 (F) Outdoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Outdoors
43 (I) Persuade Someone to a Course of Action
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Persuade someone to a course of action (informally) or influence others to buy something (to sell)?
42 (F) Frequency in Conflict Situations
How frequently do the job requirements place the worker in conflict situations?
42 (F) Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
37 (I) Deal With External Customers
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Deal with external customers (e.g., retail sales) or the public in general (e.g., police work)?
33 (F) Very Hot
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Very hot (above 90 F) or very cold (under 32 F) temperatures?
33 (F) Using Hands on Objects, Tools, Controls
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
29 (F) Sounds or Noise Levels Are Distracting
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Sounds and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable?
29 (F) Bending or Twisting the Body
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Bending or twisting the body?
25 (S) Consequence of Error
How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
25 (F) Making Repetitive Motions
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Making repetitive motions?
25 (F) Hazardous Situations
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to harardous situations? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
23 (I) Supervise, Coach, Train Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Supervise, coach, train, or develop other employees?
21 (F) Diseases or Infections
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to diseases/infection? Diseases/Infections (e.g., patient care, some laboratory work, sanitation control, etc.)
21 (F) Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
20 (I) Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
19 (E) Frustrating Circumstances
To what extent do frustrating circumstances ("road blocks" to work that are beyond the worker's control) hinder the accomplishment of this job?
17 (F) Deal With Physically Aggressive People
How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?
17 (L) Diseases or Infections
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to diseases/infections while performing this job? Diseases/Infections (e.g., patient care, some laboratory work, sanitation control, etc.)
17 (L) Hazardous Situations
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous situations while performing this job? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
14 (R) Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
13 (I) Take a Position Opposed to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Take a position opposed to coworkers or others?
13 (F) Keeping or Regaining Balance
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Keeping or regaining balance?
13 (F) Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Cramped work space that requires getting into awkward positions?
13 (F) Contaminants
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Contaminants (pollutants, gases, dust, odors, etc.)?
13 (D) Hazardous Situations
If injury, due to exposure to hazardous situations, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
10 (D) Diseases or Infections
If injury, due to exposure to diseases/infection, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Diseases/Infections (e.g., patient care, some laboratory work, sanitation control, etc.)
8 (A) Degree of Automation
Indicate the level of automation of this job.
4 (F) Hazardous Conditions
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to hazardous conditions? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)
4 (F) Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, Poles, etc.
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc?
4 (F) Radiation
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to radiation?
4 (F) Special Uniform
How often does the worker wear: A special uniform, such as that of a commercial pilot, nurse, police officer, or military personnel?
3 (I) Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)
2 (L) Radiation
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to radiation while performing this job?
2 (L) Hazardous Conditions
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous conditions while performing this job? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)
INTERESTS:
Interest elements are ranked by occupational interest.
100 Social
Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
67 Artistic
Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
50 Conventional
Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
50 Investigative
Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
33 Realistic
Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
28 Enterprising
Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
WORK VALUES:
Work values elements are ranked by extent.
77 Achievement-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
77 Independence-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employs to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
71 Relationships-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
62 Recognition-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
59 Working Conditions-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
52 Support-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
84 Social Service
Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people
84 Authority
Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others
81 Achievement
Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment
78 Creativity
Workers on this job try out their own ideas
78 Responsibility
Workers on this job make decisions on their own
75 Autonomy
Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision
75 Working Conditions
Workers on this job have good working conditions
75 Security
Workers on this job have steady employment
72 Ability Utilization
Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities
72 Activity
Workers on this job are busy all the time
69 Company Policies and Practices
Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company
66 Moral Values
Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong
66 Social Status
Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community
63 Co-workers
Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with
59 Supervision, Human Relations
Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management
56 Variety
Workers on this job have something different to do every day
50 Recognition
Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do
47 Advancement
Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement
44 Compensation
Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers
31 Independence
Workers on this job do their work alone
28 Supervision, Technical
Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well
CROSSWALKS:
| DOT91 (Dictionary of Occupational Titles): |
092227018 Teacher, Preschool |
| AIM97 (Apprenticeship Information Management): |
No crosswalks |
| CEN90 (1990 Census Occupations): |
155 Teachers, Prekindergarten and Kindergarten |
| CIP90 (Classification of Instructional Programs): |
131324 Drama and Dance Teacher Education 131311 Mathematics Teacher Education 131316 Science Teacher Education, General 131315 Reading Teacher Education 131314 Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 131312 Music Teacher Education 131318 Social Studies Teacher Education 131306 Foreign Languages Teacher Education 131305 English Teacher Education 131325 French Language Teacher Education 131206 Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 130101 Education, General 131204 Pre-Elementary/Early Childhood/Kindergarten Teacher Educatio 130201 Bilingual/Bicultural Education 130401 Education Administration and Supervision, General 130404 Educational Supervision 131302 Art Teacher Education 131331 Speech Teacher Education 131326 German Language Teacher Education 131399 Teacher Education, Specific Academic and Vocational Programs 200203 Child Care Services Manager 200201 Child Care and Guidance Workers and Managers, General 131330 Spanish Language Teacher Education |
| GOE93 (Guide for Occupational Exploration): |
100203 Nursing, Therapy, and Specialized Teaching Services: Specialized Teach |
| MOC97 (Military Occupational Codes): |
No crosswalks |
| OES98 (Occupational Employment Statistics): |
31303 Teachers, Preschool |
| OPM97 (Office of Personnel Management Occupations): |
No crosswalks |
| SOC98 (Standard Occupational Classification): |
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education |
