Education administrators supervise managers, support staff, teachers, counselors, librarians, coaches, and others. In an organization such as a small daycare center, one administrator may handle all these functions. In universities or large school systems, responsibilities are divided among many administrators, each with a specific function. Teachers must be able to recognize and respond to individual differences in students, and employ different teaching methods that will result in high student achievement. Educators must also be able to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with other teaching staff, support staff, parents, and other members of the community.
Educators often work with students from varied ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds.
With growing minority populations in many parts of the country, it is important for teachers to establish rapport with a diverse student population. Accordingly, some schools offer training to help educators enhance their awareness and understanding of different cultures. Teachers may also include multicultural programming in their lesson plans to address the needs of all students, regardless of their cultural background. The job market for teachers and teacher aides varies widely by geographic area and by subject specialty. Specialties that currently have an abundance of qualified teachers include general elementary education, English, art, physical education, and social studies.