Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Career Overview

Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.

Also Known As

Language Arts Teacher (LA Teacher)
Math Teacher (Mathematics Teacher)
Science Teacher
Teacher

Alternate Job Titles

Algebra Teacher
American History Teacher
Art Educator
Art Instructor
Art Teacher
Band Director
Band Teacher
Bilingual Instructor
Bilingual Teacher
Classroom Teacher
Coach
Computer Teacher
Educator
ELA Teacher (English Language Arts Teacher)
English and Language Arts Teacher

What You'll Do

In this role, your typical responsibilities include:

Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
Assign lessons and correct homework.

Knowledge You'll Use

You'll need solid knowledge in these areas:

Education and Training
English Language
Philosophy and Theology
Mathematics

Essential Skills

Success in this career requires strong skills in:

Learning Strategies
Instructing
Speaking
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Writing
Active Learning
Monitoring
Social Perceptiveness
Critical Thinking

Key Abilities

This career requires key abilities in:

Oral Expression
Oral Comprehension
Problem Sensitivity
Written Comprehension
Information Ordering
Speech Clarity
Written Expression
Near Vision
Speech Recognition
Deductive Reasoning

Work Style

People who excel in this career typically demonstrate:

Dependability
Integrity
Social Orientation
Cooperation
Empathy

What Matters in This Career

This career tends to satisfy these work values:

Relationships
Independence
Achievement
Working Conditions
Recognition

Education & Preparation

Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree

Related Work Experience Needed: Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years

On-the-Job Training: None or short demonstration

Education Details: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Experience Required: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Technology You'll Use

Popular Technologies & Software

Apple macOS
Facebook
Google Docs
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office software
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft Word
Zoom

Tools & Equipment

Bunsen burners
Computer laser printers
Desktop computers
Digital video cameras
Dissection scalpels
Document cameras
Glass beakers
Interactive whiteboards
Laboratory heating plates
Laptop computers
Liquid crystal display LCD projectors
Multimedia projection equipment
Optical compound microscopes
Pencil compasses
Personal computers

Work Environment

E-Mail
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
Contact With Others
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

Salary & Job Market

Salary Percentile	Annual Wage
Entry-Level (10th percentile)	$47,050
Median	$62,970
Top Earners (90th percentile)	$100,980

Workers Employed Nationally: 620,370