Salary Range
$42,000 – $85,000
Job Outlook
1% growth through 2032
Education
Bachelor's degree in Education; state teaching license required
Work Settings
Onsite
About This Career
Teachers educate students in elementary, middle, or high school settings, developing lesson plans, delivering instruction, assessing student progress, and fostering a positive learning environment.
Top Skills
Lesson planningClassroom managementDifferentiated instructionStudent assessmentCurriculum developmentEducational technology
Typical Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver lesson plans
- Assess and grade student work
- Manage classroom behavior
- Communicate with parents and guardians
- Participate in professional development
- Accommodate diverse learning needs
Common Certifications
✓ State Teaching License✓ National Board Certification✓ ESL Certification✓ SPED Certification
Career Progression
1
Student Teacher
0-1 years experience
2
Teacher
1-5 years experience
3
Lead Teacher / Dept Head
5-10 years experience
4
Assistant Principal
10-15 years experience
5
Principal
15+ years experience
ATS Keywords to Include in Your Resume
lesson planningclassroom managementdifferentiated instructionstudent assessmentIEPCommon Coreeducational technology
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Hiring Industries
Public SchoolsPrivate SchoolsCharter SchoolsInternational Schools
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