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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

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.

Median salary

$61,490

Typical range

$39k – $107k

Job outlook

+1% (about average)

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Typical entry: Associate degree

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Typical progression

  1. Junior Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

    Entry / Junior

    $38,680

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

    Established

    $61,490

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

    Senior

    $84,035

Key skills

A typical day

  • Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
  • Present lectures and conduct discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids, such as graphs, charts, videotapes, and slides.
  • Supervise and monitor students' use of tools and equipment.
  • Administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and to evaluate training effectiveness.
  • Provide individualized instruction and tutorial or remedial instruction.

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