Also called: Math Teacher
Teaches algebra, geometry, calculus, and statistics to teenagers.
You explain a tough concept five different ways until it clicks, grade tests, coach the math team, and help seniors with college plans. Math teachers are in short supply in many places.
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: Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Secondary Education.
Growing slowly (about 1% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps with practice and grading, but explaining, motivating teens and coaching stay human, and teachers are scarce.
Classes: AP Calculus, AP Statistics, Psychology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-2031.
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