Description
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.
Interests
- Social
- Investigative
Work Values
- Achievement
- Independence
- Relationships
Work Styles
- Integrity
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Self-Control
- Cooperation
Tasks
- 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.
Work Activities
- Training and Teaching Others
- Getting Information
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- Coaching and Developing Others
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Detailed Work Activities
- Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Technology Skills
- Word processing software
- Computer based training software
- Medical software
- Information retrieval or search software
- Electronic mail software
Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Comprehension
- Written Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
Skills
- Active Listening
- Instructing
- Learning Strategies
- Active Learning
- Reading Comprehension
Knowledge
- Education and Training
- English Language
- Mechanical
- Customer and Personal Service
- Mathematics
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Instructor Certification ProgramCertifying Organization
International Masonry Institute
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Nurse EducatorCertifying Organization
National League for Nursing
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Master Craft/Technician InstructorCertifying Organization
National Center for Construction Education and Research
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Career CounselorCertifying Organization
National Career Development Association
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
GDTP (Y14.5) Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Professional Certification - 2009 Senior LevelCertifying Organization
American Society of Mechanical Engineers International
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $38,680 |
| Median (50%) | $61,490 |
| High (90%) | $106,580 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | N/A |
| Mid Level | N/A |
| Senior Level | N/A |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 121,800 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 121,900 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 0%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 0%
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