Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Educational Instruction and Library
The job is subject teaching at the middle, intermediate, or junior high level—English, mathematics, social studies, or another field—through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations. Lessons, units, and projects need clear objectives that are stated to students; homework is assigned and corrected, and tests and assignments are written, given, and graded. Classrooms and materials are prepared ahead of time, and students who need extra help get tutoring or a remedial plan. Behavior, social development, and physical health are watched along with academic progress, and rules keep the room in order. Suits people who like explaining a subject in depth, setting clear targets, and spending time on grading and extra help.
Typical education: Bachelor’s Degree (4-year)
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$64'370
Median Wage Market Position
$64'370
What you might do
- Instruct a class in one or more subjects
- Teach through lectures, discussions, and live demonstrations
- Write, give, and grade tests and assignments
- Set clear goals for lessons and projects
- Assign homework and correct the work
- Tutor students who need extra help
Skills that matter
- Explaining English, math, or social studies
- Writing tests and assignment directions
- Grading homework and class work
- Stating objectives for each unit
- Tutoring students who fall behind
- Learning new content for the subject
AI & the future of this role
Classroom management, adolescent development support, and live instruction keep much of this work hard to automate. Software may draft quizzes or differentiate materials, but in-person coaching and accountability still matter.
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