They work fewer hours than most people, which is another attractive part. On average about 35 hours a week when the school year is in session and then of course

They work fewer hours than most people, which is another attractive part. On average about 35 hours a week when the school year is in session and then of course nearly no time at all in June, July, and August. They also get weeks of breaks during the school year around Christmas and in the spring. Being a teacher won't get you rich but it's a pretty sweet job for people that don't want to work much/do the corporate ladder thing, only work when their own kids are at school (big benefit!), and want generally good benefits, etc.