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Music Teacher

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Music Teacher

Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.

At a Glance

Music Teacher earns an average of $57,200/yr. Typical education: Master's degree. Experience: 4.7 years. Top skills: Teaching, Violin, Lesson Planning.

Avg Annual Salary

$57,200/yr

Typical Education

Master's degree

Experience

4.7 years

Job Postings

6

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Median Wage

$64,580/yr

Growth (2024-34)

-1.6%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (18)

Violin

5.0

Lesson Planning

4.9

Music Instruction

4.9

Behavior Management

4.8

Piano Pedagogy

4.7

Automated External Defibrillator

4.7

Lecturing

4.7

Registration

4.6

Theology

4.6

Instrumental Music

4.5

Curriculum Development

4.5

Learning Styles

4.5

Demonstration Skills

4.4

Educational Assessment

4.3

Learning Aids

4.1

Organizational Communications

4.1

Debating

4.0

Special Education

4.0

Common Skills (8)

Teaching

5.0

Customer Service

4.8

Positive Reinforcement

4.8

Management

4.4

Training And Development

4.3

Research

4.3

Scheduling

4.0

Certifications (4)

School Bus Endorsement

4.4

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

4.2

Teaching Certificate

4.2

Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification

3.9

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