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Teaching Careers

K-12, special ed, ESL, vocational, online — every teaching path JobCannon tracks.

Teaching covers far more than the classroom. K-12 by subject and grade band, special education, ESL, online tutoring, vocational and corporate training — each carries its own credentialing and pay structure.

88 careers in this collection

Compare teaching careers by setting, age group, and credential type. Public-school paths usually require state licensure; private, vocational, and online roles often have lighter credentialing in exchange for lower job security.
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Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

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Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Up to $239k
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Law Teachers, Postsecondary

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Teach courses in law.

Up to $239k
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Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

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Teach courses in economics.

Up to $221k
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Business Teachers, Postsecondary

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Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research.

Up to $211k
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Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

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Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services.

Up to $200k
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Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

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Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics.

Up to $196k
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Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

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Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts.

Up to $179k
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Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

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Teach courses in computer science.

Up to $175k
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Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary

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Teach courses in architecture and architectural design, such as architectural environmental design, interior architecture/design, and landscape architecture.

Up to $174k
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Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

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Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations.

Up to $173k
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Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary

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Teach courses in anthropology or archeology.

Up to $172k
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Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

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Teach courses pertaining to the laws of matter and energy.

Up to $172k
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Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

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Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances.

Up to $172k
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Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

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Teach courses in biological sciences.

Up to $171k
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Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

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All postsecondary social sciences teachers not listed separately.

Up to $170k
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Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

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Teach courses in sociology.

Up to $170k
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Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

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Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs.

Up to $170k
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Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary

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Teach courses in environmental science.

Up to $166k
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Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

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Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations.

Up to $166k
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Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

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Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism.

Up to $160k
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Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

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Teach courses in geography.

Up to $155k
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Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

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Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling.

Up to $152k
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Headteacher

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A UK school leader with overall accountability for teaching, staff, pupils, and outcomes at a primary or secondary school.

Up to $150k
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Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

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Teach courses in the agricultural sciences.

Up to $150k
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Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

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Teach courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management.

Up to $149k
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Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

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Teach courses in childcare, family relations, finance, nutrition, and related subjects pertaining to home management.

Up to $146k
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History Teachers, Postsecondary

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Teach courses in human history and historiography.

Up to $142k
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Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary

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Teach courses in forestry and conservation science.

Up to $142k
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Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

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Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology.

Up to $137k
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English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

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Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature.

Up to $137k
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Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

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Teach languages and literature courses in languages other than English.

Up to $136k
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Buddhist Teacher Dharma

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Dharma teacher + meditation

Up to $135k
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Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

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Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration.

Up to $135k
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Special Education Teachers, Elementary School

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Teach academic, social, and life skills to elementary school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities.

Up to $132k
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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten

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Teach academic, social, and life skills to kindergarten students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities.

Up to $132k
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Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary

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Teach courses in library science.

Up to $131k
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Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

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Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students.

Up to $130k
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Education Teachers, Postsecondary

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Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language.

Up to $130k
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Pilates Instructor

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Teach Pilates in studios, gyms, and private settings

Up to $130k
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Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

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Teach courses in social work.

Up to $128k
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Yoga Teacher

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Teach yoga classes, workshops, and teacher trainings

Up to $120k
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Pilates Instructor Studio

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Reformer + mat instruction

Up to $115k
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Special Education Teachers

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All special education teachers not listed separately.

Up to $114k
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Teachers and Instructors

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All teachers and instructors not listed separately.

Up to $108k
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Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

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Teach academic, social, and life skills to secondary school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities.

Up to $107k
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Secondary School Teachers

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

Up to $106k
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Special Education Teachers, Middle School

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Teach academic, social, and life skills to middle school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities.

Up to $105k
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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

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Teach vocational courses intended to provide occupational training below the baccalaureate level in subjects such as construction, mechanics/repair, manufacturing, transportation, or cosmetology, primarily to students who have graduated from or left high school.

Up to $105k
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High School Science Teacher

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Teach biology, chemistry, or physics in grades 9-12

Up to $105k
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Nail Art Instructor Master

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Teach advanced nail art techniques

Up to $105k
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Reiki Master Teacher

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Energy healing + teaching

Up to $105k
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Elementary School Teachers

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Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.

Up to $104k
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Primary School Teacher

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A UK teacher of children aged 4-11 across the National Curriculum, from EYFS through Year 6.

Up to $104k
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Middle School Teachers

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Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.

Up to $104k
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Kindergarten Teachers

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Teach academic and social skills to kindergarten students.

Up to $100k
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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School

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Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the secondary school level.

Up to $100k
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Cave Diving Instructor

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Certify divers in cave navigation, line-laying, and confined-space procedures

Up to $100k
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High School English Teacher

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Teach English and literature in grades 9-12

Up to $100k
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High School History Teacher

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Teach history in grades 9-12

Up to $100k
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Ski Instructor

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Teach skiing and snowboarding in resorts

Up to $100k
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Tutor

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Unlock student potential through personalized one-on-one and small group instruction

Up to $100k🏠 Remote-friendly
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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School

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Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.

Up to $99k
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Elementary School Teacher

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Teach grades 1-5 in public or private schools

Up to $95k
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ESL / ELL Teacher

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Teach English to non-native speakers in K-12 or adult ed

Up to $95k
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Middle School Math Teacher

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Teach math in grades 6-8

Up to $95k
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Technical Dive Instructor

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Teach advanced technical diving including decompression, rebreathers, and mixed gas

Up to $95k
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Yoga Teacher Studio

Growing

Group classes + private clients

Up to $95k
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Scuba Diving Instructor

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Teach scuba diving to tourists and locals

Up to $90k
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NOLS Instructor

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Lead National Outdoor Leadership School expeditions combining outdoor skills and leadership training

Up to $87k
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Special Education Teacher

Growing

Transform the lives of students with disabilities by creating personalized learning experiences that unlock their full potential

Up to $85k
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Outward Bound Instructor

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Teach wilderness skills and personal development through multi-day outdoor programs

Up to $82k
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Art Teacher

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A professional specializing in visual arts education.

Up to $80k
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Kindergarten Teacher

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A professional specializing in early childhood foundational learning.

Up to $80k
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Math Teacher

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A professional specializing in mathematics education.

Up to $80k
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Meditation Teacher

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Guide individuals and organizations toward mental clarity, emotional balance, and inner peace through evidence-based meditation practices

Up to $80k
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PE Teacher

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A professional specializing in physical education.

Up to $80k
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Secondary School Teacher

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A UK subject specialist teacher for ages 11-18, from Key Stage 3 through GCSEs and A-Levels.

Up to $80k
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Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors

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Teach literacy, GED prep, and English to adult learners chasing a diploma or a better job.

Up to $78k
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Glider Pilot Instructor

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Teach motorless aircraft operation and cross-country soaring techniques

Up to $76k
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Dive Instructor PADI

Growing

Certify recreational scuba divers in open water diving techniques and safety

Up to $75k
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ESL Teacher

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Open doors to new opportunities by teaching English to learners worldwide, bridging language barriers and building global connections

Up to $75k
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Music Teacher

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Inspire students to develop musical skills and a lifelong love of music

Up to $75k
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Yoga Instructor

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Guide students through yoga practice promoting physical and mental wellbeing

Up to $65k
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Substitute Teachers, Short-Term

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Teach students on a short-term basis as a temporary replacement for a regular classroom teacher, typically using the regular teacher's lesson plan.

Up to $63k
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Preschool Teachers

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Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.

Up to $61k
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Martial Arts Instructor

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Teach self-defense and martial arts discipline fostering physical and mental growth

Up to $60k
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Preschool Teacher

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Teach ages 2-5 in preschool and pre-K classrooms

Up to $60k
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SUP Instructor Instructor

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Teach stand-up paddleboarding skills to beginners and intermediate paddlers

Up to $60k

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