Student observer vs music teacher

The differences between student observers and music teachers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a music teacher has an average salary of $51,978, 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 music teacher are classroom management, professional development, and music education.

Student observer vs music teacher overview

	Student Observer	Music Teacher
Yearly salary	$37,522	$51,978
Hourly rate	$18.04	$24.99
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	21,362	54,429
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 69%	Bachelor's Degree, 71%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	-	-

Student observer vs music teacher salary

Student observers and music teachers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Student Observer	Music Teacher
Average salary	$37,522	$51,978
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $57,000	Between $38,000 And $70,000
Highest paying City	-	Boston, MA
Highest paying state	-	Massachusetts
Best paying company	-	University of California, Berkeley
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between student observer and music teacher education

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

	Student Observer	Music Teacher
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 69%	Bachelor's Degree, 71%
Most common major	Kinesiology	Music
Most common college	University of Washington	University of Pennsylvania

Student observer vs music teacher demographics

Here are the differences between student observers' and music teachers' demographics:

	Student Observer	Music Teacher
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 26.9% Female, 73.1%	Male, 43.0% Female, 57.0%
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, 10.0% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 12.8% Asian, 3.7% White, 69.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between student observer and music 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.

Music teacher example responsibilities.

Direct, choreograph and manage school musical production of Willy Wonka, Jr.
Accomplish building curriculum that do not exist in previous years focuse on Pre-K through 6th grade.
Implement and develop program for general music for k-5, choral music and music appreciation for middle school-age students.
Teach kids, teenagers and young adults art of drama and acting.
Develop introductory music instruction for multiple instruments and group classes in beginning guitar and keyboard.
Grade levels k-8 teaching general music classes.

Student observer vs music teacher skills

Common student observer skills

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

Common music teacher skills

Classroom Management, 23%
Professional Development, 8%
Music Education, 7%
Kindergarten, 5%
Music Program, 5%
Student Learning, 5%

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