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Schools and Degrees

Middle school vocation teachers should have a high school diploma or GED, complete at least two years of college courses and have work experience in the area of teaching. Most vocation teachers have a bachelor's or master’s degree. Having a teaching license is also required. The exact length and type of training required varies by state and by the subject or trade being taught.

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Training and Education

Expect to get a bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience for this occupation. The share of employees with a bachelor's degree or higher is 95%. About 5% of middle school vocation teachers got additional education after high school, but did not have to get a college degree.

Job Overview

Middle school vocation teachers teach basic education, self-improvement courses or occupational training skills to the middle school students. They combine academic and vocational courses with a practical approach to teach students "real world" skills. They prepare students for specific vocational or technical careers and help them develop the skills they need to get started in the field. They teach with the help of lectures, assignments, demonstrations and laboratory work. Vocational teachers plan programs or training sessions, evaluate and select materials and give demonstrations to classes. Finally, they talk to students about their work and discuss how to learn from mistakes.

Job Requirements

Public speaking is required as they have to regularly speak in front of groups of people and work as part of a group or team of other teachers and educators. They should have proper communication skills as they have to communicate regularly by telephone, e-mail and in person with students, teachers and supervisors. They may also be required to write letters and memos. They must speak clearly so students can understand and see details of objects that are less than a few feet away. They should possess knowledge of teaching and the methods involved in learning and instruction. They should also have knowledge of people, their actions and mental processes, which may include understanding how to treat emotional and behavioral problems.

Nature of Work

Middle school vocation teachers mostly work indoors in classrooms, laboratories or at worksites. They may need to monitor students closely, especially when helping them learn a specific task. Many work part time and some work more than one part-time job. They may have to make decisions that affect students and co-workers on weekly basis. They rarely consult a supervisor before deciding a course of action. They must meet daily and weekly deadlines and be very accurate while performing their job.

Area Job Conditions

Greensboro (North Carolina), Winston-Salem (North Carolina), and Brownsville (Texas) boast the most workers for their size population. Portland (Oregon), Chicago (Illinois), and Boston (Massachusetts) have the fewest.

The highest salaries for employees are in and around Akron (Ohio), Hartford (Connecticut), and Green Bay (Wisconsin). The lowest-paying areas are Hickory (North Carolina), Tucson (Arizona), and Salt Lake City (Utah).

Part-Time and Self Employment

It is estimated that 10% of middle school vocation teachers work less than full time.

Middle School Vocation Teachers by Metropolitan Area (city and its surroundings)

In the table below, a Job Density near 0% means the area has an average number of people in this occupation, for its population. A higher or lower Job Density (e.g., +22% or -45%) tells you there are that many more or fewer workers of that type there than in the average US metro area. So, the higher the number, the more common the occupation.

Arizona

City and Area Median Salary Employees Job Density
Flagstaff $46,000 40 +1448%
Prescott $30,000 40 +1520%

Arkansas

City and Area Median Salary Employees Job Density
Fayetteville $51,000 40 +291%
Little Rock $49,000 80 +351%

Connecticut

City and Area Median Salary Employees Job Density
Hartford $69,000 130 +337%
New Haven $76,000 40 +189%

District of Columbia

City and Area Median Salary Employees Job Density
Washington $82,000 280 +121%

Florida

City and Area Median Salary Employees Job Density
Orlando 50 -5%
Tampa $57,000 170 +186%

Georgia

City and Area Median Salary Employees Job Density
Atlanta $54,000 350 +190%
Augusta $57,000 80 +675%

Illinois

City and Area Median Salary Employees Job Density
Chicago $42,000 100 -49%

Indiana

City and Area Median Salary Employees Job Density
Fort Wayne $48,000 30 +192%
Gary $53,000 50 +265%
Indianapolis $59,000 70 +50%

Maryland

City and Area Median Salary Employees Job Density
Bethesda $73,000 120 +301%

Massachusetts

City and Area Median Salary Employees Job Density
Boston $66,000 30 -67%

Michigan

City and Area Median Salary Employees Job Density
Warren $61,000 300 +434%

Minnesota

City and Area Median Salary Employees Job Density
Minneapolis $44,000 30 -68%

Missouri

City and Area Median Salary Employees Job Density
St Louis $56,000 150 +115%

New York

City and Area Median Salary Employees Job Density
Albany $70,000 80 +244%
Binghamton $55,000 30 +446%
Buffalo $61,000 170 +494%
Nassau $78,000 290 +339%
New York $57,000 360 +32%
Poughkeepsie $71,000 80 +539%
Rochester $62,000 90 +244%
Syracuse $54,000 80 +400%

North Carolina

City and Area Median Salary Employees Job Density
Asheville $48,000 40 +351%
Charlotte $46,000 170 +282%
Greensboro $44,000 140 +666%
Winston Salem $44,000 90 +746%

Ohio

City and Area Median Salary Employees Job Density
Toledo $48,000 30 +100%

Oklahoma

City and Area Median Salary Employees Job Density
Oklahoma City $41,000 90 +201%

Pennsylvania

City and Area Median Salary Employees Job Density
Allentown $54,000 30 +69%
Philadelphia $62,000 290 +191%
Pittsburgh $58,000 100 +67%

Rhode Island

City and Area Median Salary Employees Job Density
Providence $51,000 50 +73%

South Carolina

City and Area Median Salary Employees Job Density
Columbia $62,000 240 +1234%

Tennessee

City and Area Median Salary Employees Job Density
Nashville $43,000 60 +56%

Texas

City and Area Median Salary Employees Job Density
Austin $48,000 50 +22%
Dallas $51,000 140 +28%
El Paso $53,000 80 +476%
Fort Worth $59,000 80 +78%
Houston $57,000 310 +125%
Mcallen $54,000 50 +330%
San Antonio $50,000 90 +98%

Virginia

City and Area Median Salary Employees Job Density
Richmond $57,000 80 +151%
Virginia Beach $58,000 120 +205%

Washington

City and Area Median Salary Employees Job Density
Tacoma $62,000 50 +271%

Wisconsin

City and Area Median Salary Employees Job Density
Green Bay $69,000 60 +614%
*FOOTNOTES: Job Facts salary and numbers data is based on US Department of Labor Statistics data for 2011. Other data on page may be from earlier years. Typical salary is given as median salary, where 50% in the job make more and 50% less. Salary range is Job Hunt's estimates of typical starting salary as being at the 10th percentile of reported pay and typical top end salary, for the most senior workers, as being at the 90th. Job openings is an estimate of new jobs every year due to growth plus those leaving the field. Where NA is given data is not available. Suggested studies is based on Job Hunt research, suggesting a minimum degree level that is judged to offer the best opportunities for entry-level employment. This Middle School Vocational Teachers schools and career page was originally researched by CityTownInfo.com.