Also known as: Mathematics Instructor, Math Education Specialist, Secondary Mathematics Teacher, Middle School Math Teacher
You arrive at Northwood High School around 7:15 AM, the hallways still quiet. Your classroom, Room 203, smells faintly of dry-erase markers. You boot up your Dell laptop, open Google Classroom, and check for any overnight student questions. On your smartboard, you quickly review the lesson plan for today's Algebra II class: a deep dive into quadratic equations. You arrange the TI-84 graphing calculators on a side cart, ready for hands-on practice.
The job outlook for Math Teachers is growing through 2035, suggesting increased opportunities in the field. You can advance your career by moving into leadership roles like a Department Head or specializing in curriculum development. There are also paths to become an Educational Consultant, sharing your expertise more broadly.
Career ladder
Often before this role
Where it can lead
$45,000 - $80,000 per year
Estimated for US-wide average
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum educational requirement for this position
Based on job level & field
Mathematics Teacher Education
Bachelor • Education • 4 years
Teacher Training
Bachelor • Education • 4 years
Teacher Training
Bachelor • Education • 4 years
Mathematics, General
Bachelor • Natural Sciences & Mathematics • 4 years
Mathematics
Bachelor • Natural Sciences & Mathematics • 2 years
Mathematics and Statistics
Bachelor • Natural Sciences & Mathematics • 4 years