Secondary School Teachers
Also called:
Teacher, English Teacher, Math Teacher (Mathematics Teacher), Social Studies Teacher
What they do:
Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.
On the job, you would:
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
- Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Education and Training
- teaching and course design
Arts and Humanities
Math and Science
- psychology
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
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Basic Skills
- using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things
- talking to others
Social
- teaching people how to do something
- changing what is done based on other people's actions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- use rules to solve problems
- notice when problems happen
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
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People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Self Control
- Leadership
- Stress Tolerance
- Adaptability/Flexibility
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You might use software like this on the job:
Development environment software
- ABC programming language
- Logo
Spreadsheet software
Electronic mail software
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bachelor's degree or
master's degree
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$55,050
per year, on average
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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