Secondary School Teachers

Also Called: English Teacher, Mathematics Instructor (Math Instructor), Social Studies Teacher, Teacher

Bachelor's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$48,040

Entry Salary

Average

Job outlook

What Secondary School Teachers do

Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Retail Sales and Services

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Contact With Others
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Public Speaking
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work

Tools

  • Televisions
  • Photocopiers
  • Scanners
  • Notebook computers
  • Digital camcorders or video cameras

Technology

Office suite software
Google Drive
Microsoft Office
Computer based training software
Moodle
Schoology
Video creation and editing software
Flipgrid
Screencastify

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Instructing
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Learning Strategies
  • Reading Comprehension

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

Education

  • 53% Bachelor's degree
  • 24% Master's degree
  • 15% Post-baccalaureate certificate

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Actors

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, & Illustrators

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

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Health Education Specialists

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Secondary School Teachers Currently Selected

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Aaniiih Nakoda College

    Harlem, MT

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Artistic (Creator)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Social (Helper)

Work Styles

  • Integrity
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Self Control
  • Concern for Others
  • Dependability
  • Cooperation

Values

  • Relationships
  • Achievement
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Memory

This is what Secondary School Teachers across the country typically make.

$23.10 / hour
$48,040 /year

Entry Level

$31.36 / hour
$65,220 /year

Median Level

$51.14 / hour
$106,380 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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