Also called: Department of Defense Education Activity teacher
Teaches the children of military families at Defense Department schools in places like Japan, Germany, Italy, and Korea.
DoDEA teachers teach the same subjects as U.S. public schools but live overseas, often with a housing allowance on top of salary. Their students move often, so building welcome is part of the job.
Estimate; overseas teachers often receive a separate housing allowance that adds significantly.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's, state teaching license, and DoDEA hiring through the federal system.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Education, Any subject major.
Growing about average. Steady hiring for about 160 schools.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps with planning and grading; teaching military kids who move often and making them feel at home stay human.
Classes: AP courses in your target subject, A world language, Psychology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-2031.
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