Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School
Educational Instruction and Library
The day is spent teaching occupational and technical subjects to middle, intermediate, or junior high students. Lessons mix lectures, discussions, and demonstrations, and methods and materials are adjusted to match what different students need. Classrooms are prepared in advance, behavior rules are enforced, and students are shown how to use equipment safely to prevent injuries and damage. Accurate student records are kept as required, and lesson goals are spelled out so students know what they are working toward. The work suits people who like explaining practical skills, keeping order, and helping younger students stick with harder tasks.
Typical education: Bachelor’s Degree (4-year)
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$65'030
Median Wage Market Position
$65'030
What you might do
- Teach career and technical subjects to middle schoolers
- Walk classes through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
- Get materials and rooms ready for class activities
- Change methods when students' needs or interests differ
- Supervise students so they use equipment without injury
- Record grades and attendance as the district requires
Skills that matter
- Introducing career and technical subjects
- Teaching care of class equipment
- Maintaining complete student records
- Adapting vocational lesson materials
- Explaining goals for each project
- Deciding how to group mixed learners
AI & the future of this role
Hands-on labs, tool safety, and project coaching resist remote automation more than pure desk work. Digital demos may supplement lessons, yet supervised practice and shop judgment tend to stay with teachers.
Does Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School fit your values?
Take the free LostInCareer assessment to see personalized matches based on your core values—not just a personality label.
Related careers
Includes O*NET® 30.3 Database information by USDOL/ETA under CC BY 4.0; modified by LostInCareer. Wage/outlook from BLS. Attribution details