Salary Information: $43,580 to $48,690
Necessary Education: BA from a teacher education program and then obtaining a license. This usually takes about 5-6 years total to complete.
Job Availability: In 2006 there were 4.0 million teachers.
Job Summary: You will be expected to perform tasks including using classroom presentations or individual instruction to help students learn and apply concepts in subjects such as science, mathematics, or English. They plan, evaluate, and assign lessons; prepare, administer, and grade tests; listen to oral presentations; and maintain classroom discipline.
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College Professor
Salary: $39,610 to $80,390
Education Requirements: Requirements: Expertise in a particular field to a Ph.D., depending on the subject taught and the type of educational institution.
Job Summary: Instruct students in a wide variety of academic and vocational subjects beyond the high school level.
Teacher - Special Education
Salary: Median average yearly salary of $46,360 in May, 2006.
Necessary Education: B.S. degree from a four-year college, completion of a special education training program, and licensure.
Job Summary: Work with children with a variety of disabilities.
