Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School

Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.

$62,910

Median Annual Pay

Jobs growth:

-1% projected 2024–2034

Bachelor's degree

Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Middle school career and technical education teachers introduce students to practical, hands-on skills in subjects like technology, engineering, home economics, and industrial arts. They spend their days designing lessons that blend classroom instruction with workshop activities, teaching students to use tools, equipment, and techniques relevant to various trades and technical fields. These teachers might guide students through woodworking projects, teach basic coding and robotics, demonstrate food safety in culinary labs, or explain automotive systems using real engine parts.

Programs That Prepare You

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