Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 234201: Pre-School Teacher

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 234201 | Major Group: Professionals (Group 2)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

Teach children, whose age has not reached primary school age yet - the basic skills in social behavior, arts, literacy, mathematics and hygiene, to pave the way for primary education, develop lesson plans and launch individual and collective activities.

Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`234201`
Official Title (EN)	Pre-School Teacher
Official Title (AR)	Pre-School Teacher
Major Group	Professionals (Group 2)
Sub-Major Group	Teaching professionals
Minor Group	Primary school and early childhood teachers
Unit Group	Early childhood educators
Standard Classification	Unified Saudi Occupational Classification (SSCO 2024–2026)
Primary Platforms	Qiwa Portal (منصة قوى) & GOSI (التأمينات الاجتماعية)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`234101`	Primary School Teacher	Primary School Teacher	View Occupation 234101 →
`234102`	Primary Teacher of Arabic Language	Primary Teacher of Arabic Language	View Occupation 234102 →
`234103`	Primary Teacher of Foreign Language	Primary Teacher of Foreign Language	View Occupation 234103 →
`234104`	Primary School Family Education Teachers	Primary School Family Education Teachers	View Occupation 234104 →
`234105`	Primary School Health and Physical Education Teacher	Primary School Health and Physical Education Teacher	View Occupation 234105 →
`234106`	Primary School Art Education Teachers	Primary School Art Education Teachers	View Occupation 234106 →

Qualification & Competency Profile

Recommended Education Level: Bachelor degree
Field of Study / Discipline: Training for pre-school teachers
Core Professional Competencies: Team Work
Labor Compliance: Regulated under Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) guidelines.

Labor Compliance & Regulatory Risk Assessment

Assessment Parameter	Status	Compliance Detail
Official GASTAT SSCO Registry	✅ Verified	Standardized in Unified Saudi Classification of Occupations 2026
Qiwa Platform Contract Authentication	✅ Active	Authorized for instant digital contract issuance in Qiwa portal
GOSI Social Insurance Integration	✅ Compliant	Automatic wage protection and social insurance registration
Professional Council Accreditation	✅ Standardized	Council verification requirements defined (SCE, SOCPA, SCFHS)
Nitaqat Saudization Contribution	✅ Eligible	Contributes 1.0 unit to Saudization quota (minimum SAR 4,000 wage)
Overall Labor Compliance Readiness Score	🟢 10 / 10	Low Compliance Risk / Ready for Qiwa Contract Filing

Qiwa, Visa & Saudization Context in Saudi Arabia

Qiwa Digital Employment Contracts: When issuing or authenticating employment contracts, employers in Saudi Arabia must select SSCO code 234201. Review our Qiwa Platform Guide.
Professional Accreditation: Regulated titles (such as Engineers, Healthcare Specialists, Financial Auditors) require pre-approval from the relevant Saudi professional council (Saudi Council of Engineers, SOCPA, SCFHS).
Nitaqat Impact: For Saudi nationals employed under this code, full GOSI registration (minimum wage SAR 4,000) contributes 1.0 unit to the establishment’s localization score. Check our Nitaqat Saudization Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the official role definition of SSCO 234201?

SSCO 234201 designates Pre-School Teacher (Pre-School Teacher) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

2. How is this occupation registered in Qiwa and GOSI?

Employers select code 234201 when submitting digital employment contracts in the Qiwa portal and enrolling staff into GOSI.

3. Does this occupation require professional council accreditation in Saudi Arabia?

Regulated titles require accreditation from professional bodies (e.g. Saudi Council of Engineers or SOCPA) before work permit issuance.

Official Source Attribution & Disclaimer

Authority: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Unified Saudi Occupational Classification.

Labor Portal: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (Qiwa)

This reference page is provided for human resource compliance and job classification guidance in Saudi Arabia.