Compare Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education & Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $63,700
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical... $77,700

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Administrative
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.

Geography
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.

History and Archeology
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.

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.

Philosophy and Theology
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

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.

Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

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.

Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.


Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Licensing

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Licensing for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

License may be required in District of Columbia


Certification

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Certification for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

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Certification for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

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