| Entry | Average | Experienced |
|---|---|---|
| $38,298.66 | $52,461.82 | $59,543.40 |
| 2017 Projected Employment |
Annual Growth Rate |
Annual Total Openings |
|---|---|---|
| 13,395 | 2.78% | 535 |
| Skills | Description |
|---|---|
| Instructing | Teaching others how to do something. |
| Learning Strategies | Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. |
| Speaking | Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
| Social Perceptiveness | Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
| Monitoring | Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
| Knowledge | Description |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Experience | Definition |
|---|---|
| Overall Experience | A minimum of two to four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified. |
| Job Training | Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. |
| Education | Most of these occupations require a four - year bachelor's degree, but some do not. |
| Related Occupations |
|---|
| Educational Psychologists |
| Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors |
| Health Educators |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education |