Also called: BIE School Teacher, Tribal School Teacher
Teaches at one of about 180 federally funded schools for Native American students, many on reservations, some with dorms for kids who live far away.
You teach fifth grade on the Navajo Nation, starting the day with a greeting in Navajo taught by the culture teacher. Many students ride the bus an hour each way. You use stories from their community in reading lessons and coach the cross-country team after school.
Federal pay at BIE-run schools; housing is often available.
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 in education and a state teaching license.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Elementary Education, Secondary Education, American Indian Studies.
Growing about average. Many BIE schools have hard-to-fill openings.
Low risk for 10 years. Ed tech helps, but teaching, relationships with families and culture-based learning stay human.
Classes: US History, A Native language if offered, Any subject you love.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-2021.
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