Also called: Physics Teacher, Physical Science Teacher
Teaches teenagers how the physical world works through labs, demos, and problem-solving.
You launch water rockets in the parking lot to teach projectile motion, grade lab reports, and coach the robotics team after school. Because so few physics teachers exist, qualified ones are hired quickly.
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; physics teachers are in short supply nationwide.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Physics, Physics Education, Secondary Education.
Growing slowly (about 1% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps with grading and practice problems; teaching teens, live demos and coaching stay human, and teachers are scarce.
Classes: AP Physics, AP Calculus, Psychology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-2031.
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