School Administrators

Employers

There are approximately 283,200 education administrators employed throughout the United States. Most work in either public or private schools at the elementary or secondary level. Some are employed as preschool or child care administrators.

Starting Out

Most school administrators enter the field as teachers. College and university career services offices may help place you in your first teaching job, or you may apply directly to a local school system. Teachers, of course, must meet the requirements for state licensure. Many school districts and state departments of education maintain job listings that notify potential teachers and administrators of openings. Qualified candidates may also come from other administrative jobs, such as curriculum specialist, financial adviser, or director of audiovisual aids, libraries, arts, or special education. The important thing is having experience in organizing and supervising school programs and activities.