What they do...

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. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Where they work in Tompkins County...

Ithaca College, Cornell University, TC3

Median Salary...

$73,230

Required Education...

Master's Degree typically required, some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D

What they do...

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

Where they work in Tompkins County...

Cornell University, Ithaca College, TC3

Median Salary...

$97,370

Required Education...

Master's Degree typically required; some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D.

What they do...

Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Where they work in Tompkins County...

Ithaca College, Cornell University, TC3,

Median Salary...

$66,590

Required Education...

Master's Degree typically required; some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D.

What they do...

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Where they work in Tompkins County...

Ithaca College, Cornell University, TC3,

Median Salary...

$83,960

Required Education...

Master's Degree typically required; some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D.

What they do...

Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Where they work in Tompkins County...

Ithaca College, Cornell University, TC3,

Median Salary...

$82,550

Required Education...

Master's Degree typically required; some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D.

What they do...

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Where they work in Tompkins County...

Ithaca College, Cornell University, TC3,

Median Salary...

$76,710

Required Education...

Master's Degree typically required; some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D.

What they do...

Instruct preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school in preschool, day care center, or other child development facility.

Where they work in Tompkins County...

Cornell University Child Care Center, TC3 Child Care Center, Stepping Stones Montessori, Preschools, Nurseries, Daycare Centers

Median Salary...

$29,780

Required Education...

Associate's Degree typically required. May be required to hold State certification.

What they do...

Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

Where they work in Tompkins County...

Ithaca City School District

Median Salary...

$60,320

Required Education...

Bachelors's Degree and/or Master's Degree typically required

What they do...

Teach or instruct courses other than those that normally lead to an occupational objective or degree. Courses may include self-improvement, nonvocational, and nonacademic subjects. Teaching may or may not take place in a traditional educational institution.

Where they work in Tompkins County...

Ballet Teacher, Ceramics Instructor, Dance Instructor, Driving Instructor, Flute Teacher, Gymnastics Instructor, Martial Arts Instructor, Piano Teacher, Scuba Diving Instructor, Swimming Instructor, Yoga Instructor

Median Salary...

$38,720

Required Education...

Highschool Diploma and/or certification typically required

What they do...

Assist librarians by helping readers in the use of library catalogs, databases, and indexes to locate books and other materials; and by answering questions that require only brief consultation of standard reference. Compile records; sort and shelve books or other media; remove or repair damaged books or other media; register patrons; and check materials in and out of the circulation process. Replace materials in shelving area (stacks) or files. Includes bookmobile drivers who assist with providing services in mobile libraries.

Where they work in Tompkins County...

Cornell Univrsity, Ithaca College, TC3, Tompkins County Public Library, Finger Lakes Library System

Median Salary...

$34,040

Required Education...

Bachelor's degree typically required

What they do...

Develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology in specialized fields that provide guidelines to educators and instructors for developing curricula and conducting courses. Includes educational consultants and specialists, and instructional material directors.

Where they work in Tompkins County...

Ithaca City School District

Median Salary...

$64,450

Required Education...

Master's degree typically required

What they do...

Perform duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to students or parents. Serve in a position for which a teacher has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

Where they work in Tompkins County...

Ithaca City School District

Median Salary...

$26,970

Required Education...

Associates's degree and/or certification typically required