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Working As A Math Teacher

Training and Teaching Others
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Getting Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Coaching and Developing Others

Deal with People
Unpleasant/Angry People
$49,107
Average Salary

What Does A Math Teacher Do

A Math Teacher teaches math to groups of students and ensures that all lessons are planned with clear aims and objectives. They work in classrooms of elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools.

How To Become A Math Teacher

High school teachers must have a bachelor’s degree. In addition, public school teachers must have a state-issued certification or license.

Education

All states require public high school teachers to have at least a bachelor’s degree. Most states require high school teachers to have majored in a subject area, such as science or history. Teachers typically enroll in their institution’s teacher preparation program and take classes in education and child psychology as well.

In teacher education programs, prospective high school teachers learn how to present information to students and how to work with students of varying abilities and backgrounds. Programs typically include fieldwork, such as student teaching. For information about teacher preparation programs in your state, visit Teach.org.

Some states require high school teachers to earn a master’s degree after earning their teaching certification.

Teachers in private schools do not need to meet state requirements. However, private schools typically seek high school teachers who have a bachelor’s degree and a major in a subject area.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

All states require teachers in public schools to be licensed or certified. Those who teach in private schools are generally not required to be licensed. Most states require teachers to pass a background check.

High school teachers typically are awarded a secondary or high school certification, which allows them to teach the 7th through the 12th grades.

Requirements for certification vary by state. In addition to requiring a bachelor’s degree, states require teachers to complete a teacher preparation program and supervised experience in teaching, typically gained through student teaching. States also typically require candidates to pass a general teaching certification test, as well as a test that demonstrates their knowledge in the subject they will teach. Some states require teachers to have a minimum grade point average as well. For information on certification requirements in your state, visit Teach.org.

Often, teachers are required to complete annual professional development classes to keep their license. Some states require teachers to complete a master’s degree after receiving their certification.

All states offer an alternative route to certification for people who already have a bachelor’s degree but lack the education courses required for certification. Some alternative certification programs allow candidates to begin teaching immediately under the supervision of an experienced teacher. These programs cover teaching methods and child development. After they complete the program, candidates are awarded full certification. Other programs require students to take classes in education before they can teach. Students may be awarded a master’s degree after completing either type of program.

Training

In order to receive certification, teachers need to undergo a period of fieldwork, commonly referred to as student teaching. During student teaching, they work with a mentor teacher and gain experience teaching students in a classroom setting. The amount of time required varies by state.

Important Qualities

Communication skills. Teachers must collaborate with other teachers and special education teachers. In addition, teachers need to discuss students’ needs with parents and administrators.

Patience. Working with students of different abilities and backgrounds can be difficult. High school teachers must be patient when students struggle with material.

Resourcefulness. High school teachers need to explain difficult concepts in terms students can understand. In addition, they must be able to engage students in learning and adapt lessons to each student’s needs.

Advancement

Experienced teachers can advance to be mentors or lead teachers. In these positions, they often work with less experienced teachers to help them improve their teaching skills.

With additional education or certification, teachers may become school counselors, school librarians, or instructional coordinators. Some become assistant principals or principals. Becoming a principal usually requires additional instruction in education administration or leadership. For more information, see the profiles on school and career counselors, librarians, instructional coordinators, and elementary, middle, and high school principals.

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Math Teacher Demographic

Gender

Female
52.8%
Male
44.5%
Unknown
2.7%

Ethnicity

White
76.7%
Hispanic or Latino
10.4%
Asian
9.3%
Unknown
2.5%
Black or African American
1.1%

Languages Spoken

Spanish
45.8%
French
12.3%
Chinese
5.8%
Mandarin
5.2%
Russian
4.5%
Arabic
4.5%
Portuguese
3.3%
Korean
3.0%
German
2.7%
Japanese
2.1%
Italian
1.9%
Hindi
1.6%
Cantonese
1.5%
Turkish
1.2%
Swahili
0.8%
Urdu
0.8%
Greek
0.8%
Romanian
0.7%
Vietnamese
0.7%
Dakota
0.7%

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Math Teacher Typical Career Paths

Average Length of Employment

Math Teacher 4.0 years
Science Teacher 4.0 years
Social Studies Teacher 3.9 years
Teacher 3.8 years
Middle School Teacher 3.8 years
High School Mathematics Teacher 3.7 years
General Education Teacher 3.5 years
Language Arts Teacher 3.4 years
Mathematics Instructor 3.4 years
Middle School Math Teacher 3.4 years
Social Science Teacher 3.2 years
History Teacher 3.2 years
2nd Grade Teacher 3.2 years
English Language Arts Teacher 3.2 years
Earth Science Teacher 3.0 years
Math And Science Teacher 2.9 years
Reading Teacher 2.6 years
Peer Teacher 2.6 years
8th Grade Teacher 2.6 years
8th Grade Mathematics Teacher 2.6 years
6th Grade Teacher 2.5 years
8th Grade Science Teacher 2.4 years
Algebra Teacher 2.3 years
7th Grade Math Teacher 2.2 years
7th Grade Teacher 2.0 years
4th Grade Math Teacher 1.9 years
Math Tutor 1.6 years

Math Teacher Education

Schools

University of Phoenix
12.4%
Grand Canyon University
8.7%
Walden University
6.6%
Liberty University
6.0%
Nova Southeastern University
5.7%
Lamar University
4.6%
Michigan State University
4.5%
Texas A&M University
4.4%
Florida State University
4.3%
Capella University
4.2%
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
4.1%
Arizona State University
4.1%
University of Texas at Austin
4.1%
Georgia State University
4.1%
University of Central Florida
3.9%
University of Texas at Arlington
3.8%
Johns Hopkins University
3.8%
University of South Florida
3.7%
Kennesaw State University
3.6%
Northern Arizona University
3.5%

Majors

Degrees

Masters
44.1%
Bachelors
32.4%
Other
12.6%
Doctorate
4.7%
Certificate
3.9%
Associate
1.5%
Diploma
0.5%
License
0.3%

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Real Math Teacher Salaries

Job Title	Company	Location	Start Date	Salary
Mathematics Teacher	La Scuola D'Italia	New York, NY	Jan 03, 2015	$141,394
Math Teacher	Princeton International School of Mathematics and Science, Inc.	Princeton, NJ	Dec 09, 2016	$100,000
Mathematics Teacher	East Orange Board of Education	East Orange, NJ	Jan 09, 2016	$95,420
Math Teacher	Scholar Tutorials, LLC	Edison, NJ	Sep 29, 2016	$92,000
Mathematics Teacher	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	Annapolis, MD	Nov 10, 2015	$90,665
Mathematics Teacher	Baltimore City Public Schools	Baltimore, MD	Jul 01, 2015	$89,021
Certificated Teacher, Mathematics	Sequoia Union High School District	Atherton, CA	Aug 15, 2016	$87,779
Mathematics Teacher	Trinity Episcopal School Corporation	New York, NY	Aug 31, 2015	$87,650
Mathematics Teacher-Secondary	Baltimore City Public Schools	Baltimore, MD	Jun 17, 2015	$87,532
Mathematics Teacher	Baltimore City Public Schools	Baltimore, MD	Jul 04, 2016	$87,489
Mathematics Teacher-Secondary	Baltimore City Public Schools	Baltimore, MD	Jul 07, 2015	$86,557
Mathematics Teacher	Baltimore City Public Schools	Baltimore, MD	Aug 18, 2016	$86,557
Mathematics Teacher-Middle School	Baltimore City Public Schools	Baltimore, MD	Jul 01, 2015	$86,556
Mathematics Teacher	Central Jersey College Prep Charter School	Somerset, NJ	Sep 30, 2015	$52,040
Mathematics Teacher	Central Jersey College Prep Charter School	Somerset, NJ	Mar 13, 2015	$52,000
High School Math Interventionist/Teacher	San Carlos Unified School District No. 20	San Carlos, AZ	Feb 16, 2015	$52,000
Mathematics Teacher	New York City Department of Education	New York, NY	Jan 09, 2016	$51,649
Mathematics Teacher	New York City Department of Education	New York, NY	Jan 05, 2016	$51,649
Secondary Math Teacher	Garland Independent School District	Garland, TX	Nov 19, 2015	$51,634
Mathematics Teacher	Horizon Science Academy Dayton High School, Inc.	Dayton, OH	Jan 08, 2016	$45,700
Mathematics Teacher	New York City Department of Education	New York, NY	May 18, 2015	$45,530
Mathematics Teacher	New York City Department of Education	New York, NY	Jun 15, 2015	$45,530
Mathematics Teacher	New York City Department of Education	New York, NY	Jun 12, 2015	$45,530

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Top Skills for A Math Teacher

Top Math Teacher Skills

Algebra II
Classroom Management
Taught Geometry

You can check out examples of real life uses of top skills on resumes here:

Implemented daily, differentiated lessons using backwards design for Algebra I and Algebra II.
Maintained classroom management using the Responsive Classroom methodology.
Tutored math and science at the middle and high school levels.Taught geometry night school.
Designed, developed, and implemented courses in coordination with mathematics curriculum
Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans in according with Arizona Academic Standards for Algebra and Geometry classes.

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