Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School

SOC Code: 25-2023

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle Schools instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations. This career typically requires considerable preparation (2-4 years). With an AI-proof score of 96.7/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Speaking, Reading Comprehension, Learning Strategies.

AI-Proof Score: 96.7Very High
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Median Salary

$63,620

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Job Growth

-2.0%

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Training Time

Considerable preparation (2-4 years)

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Job Zone

Zone 4 / 5

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Training Cost

~$40,000

Key Skills

  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Learning Strategies
  • Instructing
  • Active Listening

Common Tasks

  • Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
  • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation