Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
Educational Instruction and Library
Instruction focuses on the knowledge and skills a particular occupation requires, delivered through a planned mix of lectures, discussions, laboratory or shop practice, and field study. Students work both one-on-one and in groups, and they are watched while they use equipment and materials so injury and damage are avoided. Computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment supplement presentations, and classrooms are prepared before activities begin. Performance, behavior, social development, and physical health are observed and evaluated, with lesson objectives stated clearly and classroom rules enforced. The work suits people who like teaching a trade or technical field, supervising hands-on practice, and tracking how older students apply what they learn.
Typical education: Bachelor’s Degree (4-year)
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$66'270
Median Wage Market Position
$66'270
What you might do
- Teach the knowledge and skills of a specific occupation
- Run lectures along with shop, lab, and field studies
- Guide students in using equipment without injury or damage
- Use computers and audiovisual aids during presentations
- Explain the goals of each lesson and project
- Prepare the room and materials before class starts
Skills that matter
- Teaching a specific occupation's skills
- Leading lab, shop, and field studies
- Watching shop work to prevent injury
- Using computers and audio-visual aids
- Writing objectives for shop projects
- Judging progress in shop and class
AI & the future of this role
Vocational labs, equipment supervision, and career mentoring rely on physical presence and practical expertise. Curriculum tools may ease lesson prep, but skilled demonstration and safety oversight are likely to remain teacher-led.
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