Washington's education industry is experiencing strong job growth. Local employers posted 212 new jobs over the past week and 934 in the last month, ranking fourth among local industries, according to ZipRecruiter, a leading online employment marketplace.

The education sector also came in fourth in terms of local employers adding new jobs. In the past month, 180 companies listed open jobs for Washington-based workers in that area.

Top companies hiring locally in education include Center City Public Charter Schools, Alignstaffing and District of Columbia International School. According to a recent job opening posted by Alignstaffing, "Create fun and interactive learning experiences while serving as mentors to fellow teachers."

Regarding the most in-demand occupations in this sector, Center City Public Charter Schools, Alignstaffing and District of Columbia International School were all seeking Washington-based teachers.

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