Education

Teachers wanted!

From school teachers to library technicians or college professors.

The Educational sector is always looking for people to teach other people how to be good people! Take a look!

Job facts!

There are over 212,000 public school teachers in NY State—more than the population of Rochester. Class is in!

What sort of jobs can I get?

Here are a few of the jobs you might find working in the Education field.

Teacher

Developing lesson plans, teaching diverse subjects, assessing student progress, providing feedback, creating a positive classroom, communicating with parents, and adapting instructions.
  • Education
    Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field
  • Pay range
    $35,000 - $50,000 USD Entry Level

Athletics Coach

Enhancing athlete skills, planning strategies, fostering teamwork, teaching fundamental skills, managing competitions, and ensuring compliance with rules.
  • Education
    High School Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, Kinesiology or related field
  • Pay range
    $20,000 - $40,000 USD Entry Level

Professor

Teaching courses, conducting research, publishing findings, mentoring students, advising on academic and career matters, and achieving tenure.
  • Education
    Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) preferred
  • Pay range
    $50,000 - $80,000 USD Entry Level

Career spotlight!

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Librarian
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Assistant Pre-School Teacher
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College Professor
Genesis Scales
English Teacher
Sauliss Martinez
Teacher's Aide
Nadine O'Shaughnessy
Curriculum Developer
Casey Jones
Athletic Coach
 
Mary Beth Denny
Educator and Administrator
 
Michael Lively
Special Ed Teacher

OK. What about school?

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Can I get help paying for the classes I need?

You bet. SUNY (State University of New York) offers scholarships to help pay for school. Want to see if they’ve got one for you?

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What other options do I have?

Here are a few jobs sharing the same sort of skills.

Librarian

Acquiring, organizing materials, assisting patrons, managing technologies, engaging community, and curating special collections for preservation.
  • Education
    Master's Degree in Library Science (MLS) or Library and Information Science (MLIS)
  • Pay range
    $40,000 - $60,000 USD Entry Level

Education Administrator

Providing vision, setting goals, managing staff, overseeing programs, budgets, compliance, and addressing issues to enhance educational institutions.
  • Education
    Master's Degree in Education Administration, Educational Leadership or related field
  • Pay range
    $50,000 - $80,000 USD Entry Level
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