Student observer vs 5th grade teacher

The differences between student observers and 5th grade teachers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a 5th grade teacher has an average salary of $46,300, which is higher than the $37,522 average annual salary of a student observer.

The top three skills for a student observer include classroom management, patients and physical therapy. The most important skills for a 5th grade teacher are classroom management, math, and professional development.

Student observer vs 5th grade teacher overview

	Student Observer	5th Grade Teacher
Yearly salary	$37,522	$46,300
Hourly rate	$18.04	$22.26
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	21,362	57,358
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 69%	Bachelor's Degree, 70%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	-	-

Student observer vs 5th grade teacher salary

Student observers and 5th grade teachers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Student Observer	5th Grade Teacher
Average salary	$37,522	$46,300
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $57,000	Between $33,000 And $64,000
Highest paying City	-	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	-	New Jersey
Best paying company	-	CAI
Best paying industry	-	Education

Differences between student observer and 5th grade teacher education

There are a few differences between a student observer and a 5th grade teacher in terms of educational background:

	Student Observer	5th Grade Teacher
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 69%	Bachelor's Degree, 70%
Most common major	Kinesiology	Elementary Education
Most common college	University of Washington	University of Pennsylvania

Student observer vs 5th grade teacher demographics

Here are the differences between student observers' and 5th grade teachers' demographics:

	Student Observer	5th Grade Teacher
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 26.9% Female, 73.1%	Male, 24.2% Female, 75.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.0% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 12.8% Asian, 3.7% White, 69.0% 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, 68.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between student observer and 5th grade teacher duties and responsibilities

Student observer example responsibilities.

Lead debates with advance students on topics including globalization, economics, and political history.
Tutor and mentore pre-k student.
Excel in foundational science coursework, standardize testing and handson lab experiments while maintaining a perfect GPA.
Create and teach lesson plans on rights, rules, and responsibilities which help improve their social studies knowledge.
Develop and teach a unit plan on the periodic table of elements integrating language arts, chemistry, and science.
Facilitate individual and group conferences for mathematics and literacy assessment.

5th grade teacher example responsibilities.

Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment, implement kindergarten through second grade state standards and follow district curriculum maps.
Support literacy through the implementation of reading and writing workshops that are based on at-risk and ESL students.
Conduct RTI for a small group of tier 2 reading level students daily to improve literacy and writing skills.
Provide lesson plans, IEP's, progress reports and attend to the day-to-day activities for children with special needs.
Develop strategies to collect data to use in PST meetings for students in need of an IEP and support services.
Assist kindergarten and 1st grade teachers with setting up activities, administering tests, grading work, and reviewing student progress.

Student observer vs 5th grade teacher skills

Common student observer skills

Classroom Management, 30%
Patients, 28%
Physical Therapy, 13%
Mathematics, 8%
Occupational Therapy, 4%
Patient Care, 3%

Common 5th grade teacher skills

Classroom Management, 19%
Math, 12%
Professional Development, 7%
Social Studies, 6%
Student Learning, 5%
Instructional Materials, 4%

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