Computer applications instructor vs computer teacher

The differences between computer applications instructors and computer teachers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a computer applications instructor, becoming a computer teacher takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a computer applications instructor has an average salary of $73,227, which is higher than the $38,884 average annual salary of a computer teacher.

The top three skills for a computer applications instructor include curriculum development, office applications and microsoft powerpoint. The most important skills for a computer teacher are classroom management, instructional materials, and state standards.

Computer applications instructor vs computer teacher overview

	Computer Applications Instructor	Computer Teacher
Yearly salary	$73,227	$38,884
Hourly rate	$35.21	$18.69
Growth rate	10%	12%
Number of jobs	52,429	66,072
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 59%	Bachelor's Degree, 64%
Average age	42	46
Years of experience	2	4

Computer applications instructor vs computer teacher salary

Computer applications instructors and computer teachers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Computer Applications Instructor	Computer Teacher
Average salary	$73,227	$38,884
Salary range	Between $51,000 And $104,000	Between $27,000 And $54,000
Highest paying City	Concord, CA	Los Angeles, CA
Highest paying state	New Jersey	California
Best paying company	Enea Openwave	Magnolia Educational and Research Foundation
Best paying industry	Non Profits	Education

Differences between computer applications instructor and computer teacher education

There are a few differences between a computer applications instructor and a computer teacher in terms of educational background:

	Computer Applications Instructor	Computer Teacher
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 59%	Bachelor's Degree, 64%
Most common major	Business	Computer Science
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Computer applications instructor vs computer teacher demographics

Here are the differences between computer applications instructors' and computer teachers' demographics:

	Computer Applications Instructor	Computer Teacher
Average age	42	46
Gender ratio	Male, 47.7% Female, 52.3%	Male, 39.4% Female, 60.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.2% Unknown, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 16.3% Asian, 10.6% White, 56.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 7.0% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 10.0% Asian, 11.3% White, 66.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
LGBT Percentage	11%	16%

Differences between computer applications instructor and computer teacher duties and responsibilities

Computer applications instructor example responsibilities.

Develop, manage, and implement Linux/Unix base network and end-user security methodologies and practices to protect systems from security threats.
Work on both Macintosh and PC computers.
Help desk support imaging, deploying, updating, patching and troubleshooting desktop computers.
Produce creative and attention grabbing PowerPoint presentations and verbally present the material to the audience.
Assist contractor with network infrastructure upgrade to avoid system down time, and access switches and routers.
Guide students through the troubleshooting and break-fix of PC's, forming small networks, and configuring servers.

Computer teacher example responsibilities.

Lead classroom instructions in computer theory, practical applications, and internet usage (including basic HTML).
Provide students with the information necessary to achieve basic Linux administration and configuration skills.
Gain experience in virtual machines and remote desktop usage.
Work to tailor instruction base on various IEP's.
Teach students the latest smart phone technology and application with PC, i.e.
Increase CTE VoCats scores through active lesson planning that ensure rigorous and relevant challenges.

Computer applications instructor vs computer teacher skills

Common computer applications instructor skills

Curriculum Development, 11%
Office Applications, 10%
Microsoft Powerpoint, 7%
Microsoft Windows, 7%
Office Suite, 6%
Software Applications, 6%

Common computer teacher skills

Classroom Management, 32%
Instructional Materials, 10%
State Standards, 6%
K-5, 5%
Mathematics, 4%
Computer Lab, 3%

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