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Best Cities for Teachers #1: Washington, D.C.

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Overview:

As the capital of the United States, Washington, D.C. has a population of over 5 million, and is considered one of the fastest growing regions in the nation.

The public school system in the city is operated by <a href= “http://www.k12.dc.us/dcps/home.html”> District of Columbia Public Schools, and consists of 167 schools and learning centers. Moreover, independently run charter schools which receive public funding have increased by 13% each year since 2001.

Teachers in Demand:

• ESL Instructors (Average Salary: $39,000)
• High School Teachers (Average Salary: $48,000)
• Music Instructors (Average Salary: $52,000)
• Teacher’s Aides (Average Salary: $35,000)

Search for Jobs:

Find <a href= “http://theapple.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=&location=696&category=3&zip_code=&radius=10&job_status=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&posted_within=&commit=Search”> Education Employment in D.C.

City Website:

<a href= “http://www.dc.gov/”>District of Columbia

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