3rd grade reading teacher vs floater teacher

The differences between 3rd grade reading teachers and floater teachers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a 3rd grade reading teacher has an average salary of $46,665, which is higher than the $28,813 average annual salary of a floater teacher.

The top three skills for a 3rd grade reading teacher include student data, instructional strategies and classroom management. The most important skills for a floater teacher are CPR, childhood, and classroom management.

3rd grade reading teacher vs floater teacher overview

	3rd Grade Reading Teacher	Floater Teacher
Yearly salary	$46,665	$28,813
Hourly rate	$22.44	$13.85
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	56,110	78,131
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 69%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	-	-

3rd grade reading teacher vs floater teacher salary

3rd grade reading teachers and floater teachers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	3rd Grade Reading Teacher	Floater Teacher
Average salary	$46,665	$28,813
Salary range	Between $34,000 And $63,000	Between $21,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	Chili, NY
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	University of California, Berkeley
Best paying industry	-	Finance

Differences between 3rd grade reading teacher and floater teacher education

There are a few differences between a 3rd grade reading teacher and a floater teacher in terms of educational background:

	3rd Grade Reading Teacher	Floater Teacher
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 69%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Most common major	Elementary Education	Early Childhood Education
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	Boston University

3rd grade reading teacher vs floater teacher demographics

Here are the differences between 3rd grade reading teachers' and floater teachers' demographics:

	3rd Grade Reading Teacher	Floater Teacher
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 13.6% Female, 86.4%	Male, 8.5% Female, 91.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.8% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 12.6% Asian, 3.7% White, 69.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 9.8% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 12.6% Asian, 3.7% White, 69.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between 3rd grade reading teacher and floater teacher duties and responsibilities

3rd grade reading teacher example responsibilities.

Create budget, permission slips, bus lists, and PowerPoint presentation that lead to successful trip outings.
Co-Plan and instruct lessons with Thai teacher.
Prepare and collect data for IEP and MFE's.
Analyze data to identify growth opportunities within the technology program and to develop target individualized math and reading lessons for students.
Provide one-on-one instruction for students requiring assistance in reading using DRA.

Floater teacher example responsibilities.

Obtain certification in child care and CPR.
Teach them their abc's, and toddler basics.
Teach them there colors, abc, shapes and days of the week and much more.
Receive training in first aid and adult, child, and infant CPR.
Complete LAUSD referrals for students needing additional support, particularly in language development and participate in IEP meetings when applicable.
Prepare, plan, organize, and instruct interactive classes to engage children in bible and life lessons.

3rd grade reading teacher vs floater teacher skills

Common 3rd grade reading teacher skills

Student Data, 17%
Instructional Strategies, 13%
Classroom Management, 10%
Social Studies, 8%
Public Schools, 7%
Literacy Program, 7%

Common floater teacher skills

CPR, 26%
Childhood, 19%
Classroom Management, 18%
Child Care, 18%
Customer Service, 6%
Learning Environment, 3%

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