Jobs, Salaries, Descriptions and Requirements

Teacher (Elementary)

Description- Elementary teachers introduce children to the basics of

numbers, language, science, and social studies. They use games, music,
artwork, films, slides, computers, and other teaching technology to teach
basic skills. They may use films, slides, overhead projectors, computers and
the Internet, telecommunication systems, and videodiscs. They design
classroom presentations to meet the needs of the students.

Salary- $55,000 average per year ($26.50 per hour)

Requirements- All states require public school elementary teachers to be

licensed. Licensure is not required for teachers in private schools. All states
require a bachelor's degree and completion of an approved teacher training
program with a prescribed number of subject and education credits, as well
as supervised practice teaching. Some states also require technology
training and the attainment of a minimum grade point average.

Physical Therapy Assistant

Description- Physical therapy assistants assist physical therapists in

providing services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or
limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or
disease. Treatment procedures delegated to physical therapy assistants may
involve exercises, massages, electrical simulation, paraffin baths, hot and
cold packs, traction, and ultrasound. Physical therapy assistants may also fit,
adjust, and train patients in the use and care of prostheses (artificial limbs),
orthoses (artificial supports), walkers, wheelchairs, crutches, and other
devices, and show them how to exercises at home.

Salary- $38,500 average per year ($18.50 per hour)

Requirements- Physical therapy assistants typically earn an associate's

degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant program. States that
require physical therapy assistants to be licensed to practice stipulate
specific educational and examination criteria. Complete information on
practice acts and regulations can be obtained from the state licensing
boards.

Writer/Author
Description- Writers/Authors communicate through the written word. They
develop original fiction or non-fiction prose for books, magazines,
newspapers, on-line publications, radio/TV broadcasts, and numerous others
in the form of essays, short stories, novels, etc. Most writers use personal
computers, desktop publishing systems, and other electronic
communications equipment, or prepare material directly for the Internet.

Salary- $58,000 average per year ($28.00 per hour)

Requirements- A college degree is generally required for a position of a

writers/authors. Although some employers look for a broad liberal arts
background, most prefer to hire people with degrees in communications,
journalism, or English. Courses on how to write short stores, novels, scripts,
and other creative writing courses are also useful. No special licensing or
certification is required for writers/authors.