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Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.
Median pay
$64,370
Growth to 2035
0%
little or no change
Openings a year
38,800
Time to qualify*
Minimal
* From a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field.
Pay
Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Getting in
- Typical entry education
- Bachelor's degree
- On-the-job training
- None
- Prior experience
- None
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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
Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education: 78% usually work over 40 hours a week
Core tasks
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
- Assign lessons and correct homework.
- Assist students who need extra help, such as by tutoring and preparing and implementing remedial programs.
Also called: Art Teacher · English Teacher · Language Arts Teacher (LA Teacher) · Math Teacher (Mathematics Teacher) · Middle School Teacher · Music Teacher · PE Teacher (Physical Education Teacher) · Science Teacher
Outlook and AI
Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education held 630,100 jobs in 2025. BLS projects 627,400 by 2035 (0%, little or no change; all jobs: +3.5%).
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