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.
About the profession
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.
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Based on the Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Social
Helping, teaching, working with people
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Enterprising
Leading, persuading, business
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Career Path
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Career Ladder
Junior Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary → Practitioner Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary → Senior Practitioner Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary → Lead Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
105K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $39,120 - $55,640/year With equity/bonuses: $43,032 - $66,768 Top markets (SF/NYC): $44,988 - $66,768 Execute core tasks using Active Listening…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Determine training needs of students or workers. 10am, Present lectures and conduct discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids, such as…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $27,384 - $50,076 Year 2-3: Junior level $55,640 - $68,552 Year 4-6: Mid level $68,552 - $74,325 Year 7-10: Senior level $74,325 - $93,114 Year 10+:…
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