Chemistry teacher vs peer teacher

The differences between chemistry teachers and peer teachers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a chemistry teacher and a peer teacher. Additionally, a chemistry teacher has an average salary of $52,651, which is higher than the $49,811 average annual salary of a peer teacher.

The top three skills for a chemistry teacher include classroom management, lab experiments and learning environment. The most important skills for a peer teacher are classroom management, professional development, and learning environment.

Chemistry teacher vs peer teacher overview

	Chemistry Teacher	Peer Teacher
Yearly salary	$52,651	$49,811
Hourly rate	$25.31	$23.95
Growth rate	5%	5%
Number of jobs	66,677	54,705
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 69%	Bachelor's Degree, 73%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Chemistry teacher vs peer teacher salary

Chemistry teachers and peer teachers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Chemistry Teacher	Peer Teacher
Average salary	$52,651	$49,811
Salary range	Between $34,000 And $80,000	Between $37,000 And $66,000
Highest paying City	Baltimore, MD	New York, NY
Highest paying state	Maryland	New York
Best paying company	Boston Public Schools	Columbia International University
Best paying industry	Education	Education

Differences between chemistry teacher and peer teacher education

There are a few differences between a chemistry teacher and a peer teacher in terms of educational background:

	Chemistry Teacher	Peer Teacher
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 69%	Bachelor's Degree, 73%
Most common major	Chemistry	Health Education
Most common college	Harvard University	Harvard University

Chemistry teacher vs peer teacher demographics

Here are the differences between chemistry teachers' and peer teachers' demographics:

	Chemistry Teacher	Peer Teacher
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 48.3% Female, 51.7%	Male, 56.6% Female, 43.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.9% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 11.6% Asian, 3.6% White, 72.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 7.8% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 11.4% Asian, 3.6% White, 72.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	12%	12%

Differences between chemistry teacher and peer teacher duties and responsibilities

Chemistry teacher example responsibilities.

Create all classroom guidelines, syllabus, course work, and laboratories.
Participate in district curriculum alignment and help to write the current course syllabus.
Review and present each student's IEP to parents, administrators, and classroom teachers.
Increase technology, math and science skills through direct lab experience and weekly presentations of students work.
Design skill-appropriate math and literacy focuse lesson plans and supportive tools.
Design, develop and implement non-existent lesson plans while self-teaching chemistry for classroom presentations.

Peer teacher example responsibilities.

Lead professional development for colleagues on integrating graphing calculators into the curriculum.
Design and implement lesson plans in drawing, collage, and printmaking for children and adults.
Introduce campers to basic printmaking, oil and acrylic painting, as well as collage work and abstract art.
Work closely with adapt sections and develop appropriate lesson activities for learning success by differentiating instruction according to student IEP.
Head Jr. High football coach as well as assistant football, and basketball coach.
Execute and plan community and school wide events, including working closely with the drama and music departments.

Chemistry teacher vs peer teacher skills

Common chemistry teacher skills

Classroom Management, 13%
Lab Experiments, 11%
Learning Environment, 9%
Professional Development, 8%
Student Learning, 5%
Public Schools, 5%

Common peer teacher skills

Classroom Management, 14%
Professional Development, 11%
Learning Environment, 7%
Instructional Materials, 7%
K-12, 6%
Learning Process, 6%

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