Teachers—Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary

Significant Points

Public school teachers must have at least a bachelor's degree, complete an approved teacher education program, and be licensed.
Many States offer alternative licensing programs to attract people into teaching, especially for hard-to-fill positions.
Excellent job opportunities are expected as retirements, especially among secondary school teachers, outweigh slowing enrollment growth; opportunities will vary by geographic area and subject taught.

source: OOH; about this section

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Area and Industry employment and wages
Preschool teachers, except special education: (Area) (Industry)
Kindergarten teachers, except special education: (Area) (Industry)
Elementary school teachers, except special education: (Area) (Industry)
Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education: (Area) (Industry)
Vocational education teachers, middle school: (Area) (Industry)
Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education: (Area) (Industry)
Vocational education teachers, secondary school: (Area) (Industry)

Also see Teachers—preschool, kindergarten, elementary, middle, and secondary in the 2004-05 Occupational Outlook Handbook
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