Top 6 Careers in Demand in Illinois​

TEACHER ASSISTANTS

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER

25%

58%

Minimum Education Requirements: High School Diploma
​Average Annual Salary in Illinois: $25, 600

Minimum Education Requirements: Four Year Bachelor's Degree
​Average Annual Salary in Illinois: $58,820

SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER

CHILDCARE WORKER

63%

22%

Minimum Education Requirements: Four Year Bachelor's Degree
​Average Annual Salary in Illinois: $63,680

Minimum Education Requirements: High School Diploma
​Average Annual Salary in Illinois: $22,410

PRESCHOOL TEACHERS

MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER

23%

61%

Minimum Education Requirements: High School Diploma
​Average Annual Salary in Illinois: $28,380

Minimum Education Requirements: Four Year Bachelor’s Degree
​Average Annual Salary in Illinois: $61,400

Career Pathways

ADMINISTRATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

Elementary and Secondary Superintendents, Principals, Administrators
Supervisors and Instructional Coordinators
Education Researchers, Test Measurement Specialists/ Assessment Specialists
College Presidents, Deans, Department Chairs, Program Coordinators
Post-Secondary Administrators
Curriculum Developers
Instructional Media Designers
Education and Training Technician
Labor Relations Managers/Specialists​

PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Psychologists- Clinical, Developmental, Social
Social Workers
Parent Educators
Counselors
Program Advisors
Financial Aid Advisors
Career Counselors/ Advisors
Career and Employment Placement Counselors
Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
Instructional Resources Coordinator
Technology Support Administrator
Database Administrators/AV Specialists
Distance Education Coordinator
Human Resources Manager
Organization Development Specialist
Training Manager/Coordinator
Instructional Coordinators
Museum Coordinators/Technicians
Media Coordinators/Specialists
Instructional Media Designer​

TEACHING/TRAINING

Preschool, Kindergarten Teachers, Aides
Elementary Teachers, Aides
Secondary/CTE Teachers, Aides
Special Education Teachers, Aides
College/University Lecturers, Professors
Human Resource Trainers
Physical Trainers
Professional Coaches
Preschool & Child Care Program Directors
Child Care Assistants/Workers
Child Life Specialist
Nanny
Early Childhood Teachers and Assistants
Instructional Systems Specialist
Corporate Trainers and Educators
Adult Literacy Teachers
Librarians/Assistants/ Technicians​

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