Also called: GT teacher, Enrichment teacher
Teaches advanced students with deeper, faster, more creative projects.
GT teachers design challenges like engineering competitions, debate, or independent research, and identify students who need more challenge.
Based on BLS teachers.
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 degree, a teacher-prep program, student teaching, and a state teaching license; alternative certification routes let career-changers teach while finishing licensure.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Education, Gifted Education.
Growing slowly. Depends on district programs.
Low risk for 10 years. AI generates enrichment ideas and research help; designing challenges and spotting talent in kids stays human.
Classes: AP courses in multiple subjects, Speech or debate, Science fair research.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-2021.
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