Secondary School Teachers
English Teacher, Mathematics Instructor (Math Instructor), Social Studies Teacher, Teacher
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Musician
Formal School Instructor; Formal School Officer Instructor
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What they do:
Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.
On the job, you would:
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
Knowledge
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Education and Training
- teaching and course design
Math and Science
- psychology
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
Skills
Basic Skills
- talking to others
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Social
- teaching people how to do something
- understanding people's reactions
Abilities
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- use rules to solve problems
- notice when problems happen
Memory
- remember words, numbers, pictures, or steps
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Integrity
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Self Control
- Concern for Others
- Dependability
- Cooperation
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Cloud-based data access and sharing software
- Google Drive
- Microsoft SharePoint
Computer based training software
- Moodle
- Schoology
Video creation and editing software
- Flipgrid
- Screencastify
Education
Education: (rated 4 of 5)
bachelor's degree or
master's degree
usually needed
master's degree
usually needed
Job Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
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