- Median annual pay
- $38,470
- Employment
- 510,100
- Ten-year outlook
- +1.6%
- Annual openings
- 61,100
BLS, 2024
U.S., 2024
2024–34
Projected average
The work
Core tasks
- 01Enforce school and class rules to maintain order in the classroom.
- 02Answer students' questions.
- 03Follow lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- 04Take class attendance and maintain attendance records.
- 05Supervise students during activities outside the classroom, such as recess, lunch, and field trips.
- 06Teach social skills to students, such as communication, conflict resolution, and etiquette.
- 07Tutor or assist students individually or in small groups.
- 08Distribute or collect tests or homework assignments.
- 09Distribute teaching materials, such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils, to students.
- 10Teach a variety of subjects, such as English, mathematics, and social studies.
- 11Operate equipment such as computers or audio-visual aids to supplement presentations.
- 12Counsel students with adjustment or academic problems.
Capabilities
Essential skills
Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingMonitoringWritingLearning StrategiesActive LearningMathematicsScience
Employment outlook
Where the role is heading
U.S. employment is projected to move from 510,100 in 2024 to 518,500 in 2034, a +1.6% change.
BLS projects an average of 61,100 openings each year over the period, including openings created by workers leaving the occupation.