Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1194.00

Teach vocational courses intended to provide occupational training below the baccalaureate level in subjects such as construction, mechanics/repair, manufacturing, transportation, or cosmetology, primarily to students who have graduated from or left high school. Teaching takes place in public or private schools whose primary business is academic or vocational education.

Sample of reported job titles: Automotive Instructor; Automotive Technology Instructor; Cosmetology Instructor; Flight Instructor; HVAC-R Instructor (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Instructor); Instructor; Professor; Teacher; Welding Instructor

Occupation-Specific Information

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ImportanceCategoryTask
88
 
Core
Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
87
 
Core
Present lectures and conduct discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids, such as graphs, charts, videotapes, and slides.
87
 
Core
Supervise and monitor students' use of tools and equipment.
83
 
Core
Administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and to evaluate training effectiveness.
83
 
Core
Provide individualized instruction and tutorial or remedial instruction.
82
 
Core
Prepare reports and maintain records, such as student grades, attendance rolls, and training activity details.
82
 
Core
Develop curricula and plan course content and methods of instruction.
79
 
Core
Determine training needs of students or workers.
79
 
Core
Supervise independent or group projects, field placements, laboratory work, or other training.
78
 
Core
Integrate academic and vocational curricula so that students can obtain a variety of skills.
78
 
Core
Select and assemble books, materials, supplies, and equipment for training, courses, or projects.
77
 
Core
Conduct on-the-job training classes or training sessions to teach and demonstrate principles, techniques, procedures, or methods of designated subjects.
75
 
Core
Acquire, maintain, and repair laboratory equipment and tools.
74
 
Core
Prepare outlines of instructional programs and training schedules and establish course goals.
73
 
Core
Advise students on course selection, career decisions, and other academic and vocational concerns.
73
 
Core
Participate in conferences, seminars, and training sessions to keep abreast of developments in the field, and integrate relevant information into training programs.
71
 
Core
Develop teaching aids, such as instructional software, multimedia visual aids, or study materials.
62
 
Core
Serve on faculty and school committees concerned with budgeting, curriculum revision, and course and diploma requirements.
51
 
Core
Arrange for lectures by experts in designated fields.
65
 
Supplemental
Review enrollment applications and correspond with applicants to obtain additional information.

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Worker Requirements

Education

How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation? Respondents said:

  • 42%
     
    responded: Associate’s degree required
  • 20%
     
    responded: Bachelor’s degree required
  • 16%
     
    responded: Post-secondary certificate required

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Worker Characteristics

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Occupational InterestInterest
94
 
Social — Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
53
 
Investigative — Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.

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Workforce Characteristics

Wages & Employment Trends

Median wages (2022)
$28.77 hourly, $59,840 annual
State wages
Local wages
Employment (2022)
113,000 employees
Projected growth (2022-2032)
Little or no change
Projected job openings (2022-2032)
8,700
State trends
Top industries (2022)
Educational Services (92% employed in this sector)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2022 wage data external site and 2022-2032 employment projections external site. “Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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Job Openings on the Web

State job openings
Local job openings

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