Careers Finding a Job Education-Related Job Titles and Required Skills Print Ariel Skelley/DigitalVision/Getty Images Finding a Job Job Searching Career Advice Skills & Keywords Resumes Salary & Benefits Letters & Emails Job Listings Job Interviews Cover Letters Best Jobs Work-From-Home Jobs Internships Table of Contents Expand Job Requirements Job Outlook Education Job Titles Required Skills for Education Jobs By Alison Doyle Updated on 10/07/20 Being a teacher is just one of the many different types of jobs available within the education field. As well as teachers, schools require administrators, principals, crossing guards, and so many other roles, in order to run smoothly and serve students. And, of course, jobs in education extend beyond classrooms and school buildings. If you're considering working in education, get a glimpse into the field's outlook, as well as a comprehensive list of education-related job titles. Requirements for Education-Related Roles Most positions (other than aides and teaching assistants) require at least a bachelor's degree. Some require a master's degree or even a doctorate in education. Regardless of your level of study, plenty of education-related positions are out there. For some positions, such as teacher, you will also need to get certified. This can involve both passing exams as well as a certain number of hours in the classroom. Outlook for Education-Related Occupations From 2019 through 2029, education-related occupations are expected to grow at a faster rate (5%) than other occupations. The median annual wage for all education, training, and library occupations was $50,790 in May 2019, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $39,810. The pay (and benefits) for teachers varies from state to state, but the median pay for a kindergarten or elementary school teacher is $59,420 annually, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The median pay for high school teachers is slightly higher, at $61.660 per year. Most administration or management positions have significantly higher salaries, while assistant-level roles have a lower salary. Education Job Titles If you're considering working in education, it can be helpful to see the breadth of roles available. A list of education-related job titles follows, as well as a list of in-demand skills employers seek in candidates they hire for education and training positions. A–D Academic AdviserAcademic Support CoordinatorAdministratorAdmissions AssistantAdmissions RepresentativeAdjunct ProfessorAdviserAfter-School Program AideAfter-School Program CoordinatorAssistant CoachAssistant DeanAssistant InstructorAssistant PrincipalAssistant Preschool TeacherAssistant ProfessorAssistant RegistrarAssistant TeacherAssociate DeanAssociate ProfessorCareer CounselorChild Care AssistantChild Care Center TeacherCoachCrossing GuardDay Care AssistantDay Care Center TeacherDeanDriver Education Teacher E–L Education CoordinatorEducation SpecialistEducation TechnicianEducatorFinancial Aid AdministratorFood Service AideFood Service CoordinatorFood Service ManagerGuidance CounselorInstructorInstructional AssistantLead TeacherLunch Monitor M–S Preschool Assistant Teacher Preschool Director Preschool Group Leader Preschool Lead Teacher Preschool Specialist Preschool Teacher Principal Program Assistant Program Coordinator Registrar Residence Hall Manager Resource Development Coordinator School Administrator School Bus Driver School Counselor School Librarian School Nurse School Psychologist School Secretary School Social Worker Special Education Assistant Special Education Coordinator Substitute Teacher Superintendent Superintendent of Schools T–Z Teacher Teacher Aide Teacher Assistant Teaching Assistant Tutor Youth Care Worker Required Skills for Education Jobs Review a list of the skills and characteristics that employers seek when hiring for the above positions. Skills vary by job, so also review more specific skills lists for particular occupations. Highlight the skills you acquired during your education, internships, and employment. Use them as keywords on an application if you are actively seeking employment. Updating your resume on a quarterly basis is also a good idea. Some of these skills will seem obvious, but you need to include them to pass the software resume scanners. A–C Active listening Adapting teaching for special needs students Advising student groups Advising students regarding educational options Advocating for students Analytical Capturing the attention of an audience Coaching athletics Collaborating with other educators Communicating across culture Compassion Conducting research Controlling a classroom Creating lesson plans Creativity Critical thinking Critiquing lessons Critiquing writing D–K Decision making Detail oriented Devising assessments Disciplining Embracing diversity Enthusiastic Evaluating the reliability and validity of research Explaining concepts clearly Facilitating group discussion Grading student work High energy Instructing Integrating new technology into teaching and learning L–P Leadership Making referrals to educational support professionals Modifying behavior Motivating students to learn Multitasking Organizational Partnering with parents Planning year-long courses Positive attitude PowerPoint Presentation Prioritizing Problem-solving Providing clear directions for assignments Providing concrete examples Providing feedback Q–Z Receiving constructive criticism Recognizing student achievements Stress management Summarizing key understandings Tailoring lessons to different types and levels of learners Team teaching Teamwork Time management Using visual aids to present information Verbal communication Working independently Writing reports