Also called: Chemistry Teacher
Teaches teenagers chemistry through labs, demos, and problem-solving.
You set things on fire (safely) to teach combustion, help students balance equations, and grade lab notebooks. Chemistry teachers are in short supply in many districts.
Based on all high school teachers.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's degree plus a state teaching license.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Chemistry, Secondary Education.
Growing slowly (about 1% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps with grading and practice; teaching labs, safety and inspiring teens stay human, and teachers are scarce.
Classes: AP Chemistry, Psychology, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-2031.
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