Secondary Career Education Teacher

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Secondary Career Education Teacher

Inspire future professionals by teaching essential career skills to high school students.
Shape students' futures by guiding their career and technical education journey.
Engage with diverse teaching methods to make learning dynamic and impactful.

💰 Earn $80K-$117K

📚 Bachelor Degree

⏱️ 24–48 MONTH TRAINING

📈 -0.8% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the secondary school level.

Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

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Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Career Prospects

Steady (Staying constant (within 1%))

Training Time

2 to 4 years

Job Openings

5,300 Annually

Median Earnings

$98,860 in California

$65,130 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Relating with or serving others

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Reading Comprehension
Speaking

You value 🙏

Accomplishing things
Having freedom
Personal relationships

Deep Dive

Secondary Career Education Teacher

Explore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

Pathways to this Career

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

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⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years

Hybrid College

A hybrid college combines online learning with the student support typically offered on college campuses, giving students flexibility and accessibility while still providing a comprehensive educational experience.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-5 years

Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-3 years