Geography teacher secondary school
Also known as: secondary school geography tutor, geographical studies high school teacher, high school geography teacher, teacher of geography in secondary schools, geography tutor secondary school, geographical studies teacher in secondary school
About this occupation
Geography teachers at secondary schools provide education to students, commonly children and young adults, in a secondary school setting. They are usually subject teachers, specialised and instructing in their own field of study, geography. They prepare lesson plans and materials, monitor the studentsâ progress, assist individually when necessary, and evaluate the studentsâ knowledge and performance on the subject of geography through assignments, tests and examinations.
A specialisation of secondary school teacher.
Essential skills and knowledge
- demonstrate when teaching
- maintain students' discipline
- secondary school procedures
- geography
- develop course outline
- learning difficulties
- curriculum objectives
- give constructive feedback
- monitor student's behaviour
- assess students
- manage student relationships
- apply intercultural teaching strategies
Typical tasks and preparation
From the related US occupation profile Geography Teachers, Postsecondary (O*NET 25-1064.00). Linked by an official crosswalk: related, not identical; details vary by country.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as urbanization, environmental systems, and cultural geography.
- Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Typical education (US)
- Doctoral Degree
- Preparation
- Job Zone 5 of 5
- Interests
- Social, Investigative, Artistic
Top skills: Writing, Speaking, Instructing, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Critical Thinking
US median pay: US$97,590 a year (2025), 3,330 employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
Subjects this work relies on
How important each subject's knowledge is in the job itself, rated by people doing it (1 to 5).
- English or Literature in EnglishO*NET: English LanguageExtremely important (4.8)
- GeographyO*NET: GeographyExtremely important (4.8)
- Environmental ScienceO*NET: Biology + GeographyImportant (3.5)
- HistoryO*NET: History and ArcheologyImportant (3.4)
- Mathematics or StatisticsO*NET: MathematicsImportant (3.3)
- Computer StudiesO*NET: Computers and ElectronicsImportant (3.1)
- SociologyO*NET: Sociology and AnthropologyImportant (3.0)
O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
Preparation needed
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
- Most common education (US)
- Doctoral Degree
- Education
- Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
- Experience
- Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
- Training
- Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.
O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
Related occupations
Occupations O*NET links to this one by similar work, skills and knowledge.
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
- History Teachers, Postsecondary
- Geographers
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
- Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.