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Career/technical education teachers, middle school
Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.
Median pay
$65,030
Growth to 2035
0%
little or no change
Openings a year
1,000
Time to qualify*
2 years
* From a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field.
Pay
Career/technical education teachers, middle school
Getting in
- Typical entry education
- Bachelor's degree
- On-the-job training
- None
- Prior experience
- Less than 5 years
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What the work is like
Dealing with the public
Unpleasant or angry people
Time pressure
Cost of a mistake
Freedom to make decisions
Repeating the same tasks
Time sitting
Time standing
Outdoors in all weather
Exposure to disease
Career/technical education teachers, middle school: 65% usually work over 40 hours a week
Core tasks
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Also called: Agriscience Technology Instructor (Agriculture Science Technology Instructor) · Business Education Teacher · Career and Technology Education Teacher (CTE Teacher) · Career Discovery Teacher · Computer Technology Teacher · Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher (FACS Teacher) · Industrial Arts Teacher · Industrial Technology Teacher
Outlook and AI
Career/technical education teachers, middle school held 16,600 jobs in 2025. BLS projects 16,600 by 2035 (0%, little or no change; all jobs: +3.5%).
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