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Teaching is one of the most rewarding of all professions. Attitudes have shifted from viewing teaching as a starter job to valuing teaching as a lifelong career.

Teachers are gifted with the talent to inspire others to learn. Teachers who teach children take on the responsibility of building foundations that guide lives and future careers.

Employment Information

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High School Teachers

According to CAREERwise, high school teachers in our state earn more than $63,500 annually, which is well above the statewide median of roughly $48,000 a year. In Minnesota, there are 18,900 workers employed in this large career.

High school teachers are currently in very high demand. This career is experiencing high growth compared to other careers. There will be a need for about 16,220 new high school teachers to meet market demand between 2018–2028. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.

Middle School Teachers

According to CAREERwise, middle school teachers in Minnesota earn nearly $62,000 annually, which is well above the statewide median of roughly $48,000 a year.

Middle school teachers are currently in high demand. This career is experiencing high growth compared to other careers. There will be a need for about 9,333 new middle school teachers to meet market demand between 2018–2028. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.

Elementary School Teachers

According to CAREERwise, elementary school teachers in Minnesota earn nearly $61,500 annually, which is above the statewide median of roughly $48,000 a year.

Elementary school teachers are currently in very high demand. This career is experiencing high growth compared to other careers. There will be a need for about 18,740 new elementary school teachers to meet market demand between 2018–2028. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.

 

Preschool Teachers

According to CAREERwise, preschool teachers in Minnesota are currently in moderate demand. This career is experiencing high growth compared to other careers. There will be a need for about 11,406 new preschool teachers to meet market demand between 2018–2028. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.

Child Care Workers

According to CAREERwise, Minnesota has 8,770 workers employed in this medium-sized career, which is currently in very high demand. There will be a need for about 48,284 new child care workers to meet market demand between 2018–2028. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.

Skills

Minnesota State CAREERwise

Most important skills for middle school teachers

Knowledge Areas

Minnesota State CAREERwise

Most important knowledge areas for middle school teachers
  • Education and Training—Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
  • English Language—Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Customer and Personal Service—Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Psychology—Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
  • Computers and Electronics—Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
  • Mathematics—Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
  • Clerical—Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
  • Therapy and Counseling—Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
  • Sociology and Anthropology—Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
  • History and Archeology—Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.

Additional Resources

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