Education and Training High school and on-the-job training Salary Average—$9.76 per hour Employment Outlook Very good Workers in day care centers help preschool children in their educational and personal growth. Under a director's supervision, they provide all the necessary primary care for infants and independent and group activities for toddlers and older children. Through games an…
Education and Training High school plus training Salary Median—$13.19 per hour Employment Outlook Very good Hundreds of thousands of children live in institutions. Some need settings other than their homes because of emotional problems or physical and mental disabilities. Abandoned children and those whose parents are unable to give them proper care may be placed in institutions by courts o…
Education and Training Varies—see profile Salary Median—$19,410 per year Employment Outlook Fair Teacher assistants provide clerical and instructional support in classrooms, allowing certified teachers to devote more time to lesson planning and teaching. They work under the guidance and supervision of teachers or school administrators. Some assistants provide noninstructional support…
Education and Training Varies—see profile Salary Median—$45,830 per year Employment Outlook Good Vocational education teachers have personal experience in skill-based occupations, such as cosmetology, commercial art, electronics, and plumbing. In the classroom, they help students develop those same skills. Also called career and technical education teachers, they work in public or pr…
Education and Training College Salary Median—$14.85 per hour Employment Outlook Very good Adult education workers usually teach evening classes at public high schools. Most of their students are older than eighteen—too old for regular high school. Others work for community colleges, private and religious organizations, and community groups. Goals and subjects vary by school. Most off…
Education and Training College Salary Median—$45,636 to $75,245 per year Employment Outlook Good College student personnel workers, a group that can include dozens of employees, make sure that school policies are carried out and that students understand how those policies affect their education. Through daily interaction, they gather student opinion and interpret it for top administrators. …
Education and Training: Advanced degree Salary: Varies—see profile Employment Outlook: Good College/university administrators maintain, develop, coordinate, and oversee the various programs in public and private colleges and universities. There are many different types of administrators. They may be responsible for a variety of tasks ranging from financial aid to student activities. The pre…
Education and Training Advanced degree Salary Median—$42,500 per year Employment Outlook Fair Public libraries vary widely in scope and size, according to the needs and financial resources of their communities. The librarians who run these institutions select the books, books on tape, compact discs, government documents, films, audiotapes, videotapes, and Internet databases that they believ…
Education and Training Varies—see profile Salary Varies—see profile Employment Outlook Fair Elementary schools, junior and senior high schools, and colleges and universities all employ librarians, who select and order books, audiovisual materials, computer equipment, and other materials that support their schools' educational programs. They not only maintain their collections …
Education and Training Varies—see profile Salary Median—$60,000 per year Employment Outlook Fair Special librarians serve particular organizations and specialize in subjects that suit the needs of those organizations. They work in public institutions, such as the National Library of Medicine, as well as in private businesses, such as television stations, advertising agencies, and law…
Education and Training Varies—see profile Salary Median—$68,340 per year Employment Outlook Fair School administrators make public education work. They serve as administrators for the federal government or the state government; as superintendents working for local school boards; and as principals of individual schools. Federal administrators develop academic standards and programs an…
Education and Training College plus training Salary Median—$45,570 per year Employment Outlook Very good School counselors help students make decisions that affect their personal and academic development. Sometimes they provide drug- and alcohol-abuse rehabilitation or conflict-resolution sessions. Often called guidance counselors, they can be found in both public and private schools, worki…
Education and Training Advanced degree Salary Median—$45,900 per year Employment Outlook Fair School media specialists advise teachers and administrators on the use of non-print media, such as movies, audiotapes, filmstrips, and slide presentations. They are experts on the tools and techniques of media production and presentation. Sometimes, they develop new audiovisual materials for their …
Education and Training Advanced degree Salary Average—$51,800 per year Employment Outlook Very good Teachers at colleges and universities pass their knowledge and expertise on to the next generation of bankers, painters, chemists, and even teachers. They help their students to think critically as well as imaginatively; provide practical training; and shape their students' goals, care…
Education and Training College plus training Salary Varies—see profile Employment Outlook Good Preschool, kindergarten, and elementary teachers instruct children from the nursery-school level through the sixth grade. They introduce children to learning and to the basic skills necessary for later education and for life. Preschool teachers work with children who are two to four years old. The…
Education and Training College plus training Salary Median—$41,400 to $45,970 per year Employment Outlook Good Secondary school teachers instruct students in junior and senior high schools. They conduct classes in academic subjects, such as English and mathematics, or skills, such as mechanical drawing and woodworking. They start with the basics and add complexity to spur students' i…
Education and Training College Salary Median—$45,570 per year Employment Outlook Very good Vocational counselors, also called employment counselors, help their clients understand their capabilities and develop career goals. Counselors can then provide the link between people looking for work and employers. To do this, counselors must have an awareness of their clients' potential and …