Nursery teacher
| Highest | $3,200 / mo · Switzerland |
|---|---|
| Experience | 0–1 yrs |
| Degree | Not required |
| First paycheck | 1.5–3 years of study |
Pay in the destination countries
Monthly, in US dollars. Each country is an Imora admission package — open one for that route's fees, language requirement and deadline.
| Country | Monthly |
|---|---|
| SwitzerlandIELTS 6.5 · CHF 0.9–8k | $3,200max |
| NorwayIELTS 6.0–6.5 · NOK 130–260k | $2,950 |
| United StatesTOEFL 80–100 · $10–70k | $2,800 |
| DenmarkIELTS 6.5 · DKK 45–135k | $2,750 |
| GermanyIELTS 6.5 · €0–3k | $2,650 |
| FinlandIELTS 6.0–6.5 · €6–18k | $2,650 |
What does the day look like?
Preschool centers operate between 07:00 and 18:30, with educators working rotating 8-hour shifts (07:00–15:30, 08:30–17:00, or 10:00–18:30). Standard preschools have no overnight shifts, but unpaid overtime often goes into lesson planning, room setup, and parent meetings.
Only about 25% of the day is the fun part of singing songs, reading storybooks, and playing games. The remaining 75% involves hygiene routines (nappy changes, toilet training, wiping noses), de-escalating peer conflicts, sanitising toys, logging milestone observations into software like Brightwheel, Tadpoles, Famly, HiMama, or Storypark, and managing parent communication.
Where does this lead?
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