Educators are a critical part of the world’s future. They help to shape the minds of our children and provide the spark for all of us to explore our dreams. Always in demand, teachers enjoy great benefits, flexible schedules and summer vacations.

Here’s a list of TheApple’s top education careers – with a job description, average salary, education requirements and growth outlook for each position.

• Preschool Teacher

• Teacher’s Aid

• Elementary School Teacher

• Middle School Teacher

• High School Teacher

• Music Teacher

• Art Teacher

• Computer Teacher

• Health Teacher

• Career / Technical Educator

• Counselor

• Principal

• School Psychologist

• Assistant Principal

• Science Teacher

• ESL/ELL Teacher

• Math Teacher

• Elementary School Counselor

• Financial Aid Counselor

• Career Counselor