Reading instructor vs teacher

The differences between reading instructors and teachers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a teacher has an average salary of $47,989, which is higher than the $42,611 average annual salary of a reading instructor.

The top three skills for a reading instructor include classroom management, literature and student learning. The most important skills for a teacher are ESL, handle scheduling, and kids.

Reading instructor vs teacher overview

	Reading Instructor	Teacher
Yearly salary	$42,611	$47,989
Hourly rate	$20.49	$23.07
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	39,262	71,918
Job satisfaction	-	4.14
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 64%	Bachelor's Degree, 64%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	-	-

Reading instructor vs teacher salary

Reading instructors and teachers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Reading Instructor	Teacher
Average salary	$42,611	$47,989
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $70,000	Between $32,000 And $70,000
Highest paying City	-	Baltimore, MD
Highest paying state	-	Maryland
Best paying company	-	King Low Heywood Thomas
Best paying industry	-	Education

Differences between reading instructor and teacher education

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

	Reading Instructor	Teacher
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 64%	Bachelor's Degree, 64%
Most common major	Elementary Education	Elementary Education
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Reading instructor vs teacher demographics

Here are the differences between reading instructors' and teachers' demographics:

	Reading Instructor	Teacher
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 24.0% Female, 76.0%	Male, 25.7% Female, 74.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.8% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 12.7% Asian, 3.7% White, 69.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 10.1% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 12.9% Asian, 3.7% White, 68.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between reading instructor and teacher duties and responsibilities

Reading instructor example responsibilities.

Oversee benchmark testing procedures including: scheduling, managing and ensuring test procedures mirror the TAKS testing procedures and policies.
Assist teacher, faculty, administration and parents in executing the goals of the second language program.
Serve as principal campus interpreter and teacher of ESL students.
Serve as a tutor in basic mathematics up to advance calculus.
Specialize in guiding students mathematics in subjects ranging from basic math to calculus.
Assist individuals and small groups of students to reinforce and follow up language development and learning activities.

Teacher example responsibilities.

Work closely with co-teacher to manage and co-teach curriculum to a large group.
Target at risk and high achieving students using levele readers and DRA strategies.
Lead debates with advance students on topics including globalization, economics, and political history.
Develop social studies and geography curriculum.
Provide kindergarten readiness in approaching phonemic awareness, phonics, and introductory math skills.
Attend and participate in ESL professional development activities, conferences/workshops, curriculum/program planning, & special events and activities.

Reading instructor vs teacher skills

Common reading instructor skills

Classroom Management, 21%
Literature, 13%
Student Learning, 8%
Language Arts, 6%
Instructional Materials, 6%
Reading Comprehension, 5%

Common teacher skills

ESL, 17%
Handle Scheduling, 15%
Kids, 12%
Classroom Management, 7%
CPR, 5%
Curriculum Development, 4%

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