noun

educator

ED-joo-kay-ter/ˈedʒukeɪtər/

A person or thing that teaches or provides instruction.

The educator demonstrates an arrangement of wooden blocks for the attentive students.

An educator seated at a small table patiently demonstrates how to arrange simple wooden geometric blocks while two attentive students try matching arrangements.

Etymology

An educator was someone who carried out rearing or training: the Latin noun could mean a foster father or tutor. English similarly shifted from someone who nourishes or rears to someone who teaches.

In context

Top of Mind with Julie Rose35:38

I've been a public school private school and private sector educator and I've worked actually with Pre-K all the way through graduate school for over 20 years

Common Ground in the Debate Over Teaching Kids About Race in School | Top of Mind

More examples

Museum educators help visitors understand the exhibits.
A nurse educator teaches patients how to manage their diabetes.
Travel can be a powerful educator, challenging familiar assumptions.

Forms

educator · educators

educate verb — To teach or provide instruction.

education noun — The process of teaching or learning.

Similar words

teacher: Usually someone whose job involves teaching students in classes.
instructor: Often emphasizes teaching a particular skill or practical subject.
tutor: Usually teaches individuals or small groups with focused attention.