An educator who instructs students in academic subjects at the elementary, middle, or high school level.
What teachers do
Teachers plan lessons, deliver instruction, assess student progress, manage classrooms, communicate with parents, and adjust pacing for different learners. They serve as mentors, coaches, and counselors for students throughout the school year.
Training path
Most US public school teachers hold a bachelor’s degree and a state teaching license earned through an approved preparation program plus supervised student teaching. Many also pursue a master’s degree for salary advancement and specialty endorsements.
Settings
Teachers work in public, charter, and private schools at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Specialties include early childhood, science, mathematics, English, history, foreign language, art, music, physical education, and career and technical education.
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