What it pays
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Half of all Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in the U.S. earn more than $63,820 a year — the middle 80% land between $41,960 and $108,620. About 114,110 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$63,820typical pay / year
114,110people in this work
$108,620+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Test yourself →The work, task by task
These are the real jobs-to-be-done, not a wish list. Each task shows where we found it, and the prompt underneath is written for that exact task.
Learning2
Prepare students for vocational careers
+Design a three-week vocational unit for the BTEC hospitality cohort that teaches employability skills:…
Prepare students for vocational careers
+Design a three-week vocational unit for the BTEC hospitality cohort that teaches employability skills: schedule hands-on kitchen shifts, arrange two employer talks, build a graded portfolio rubric, prepare workplace-safety induction and log student placements so careers can sign off readiness.
The tools that do the workCareer management systems CMSGoogle Docsjob descriptionsO*NET
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Supervise student projects and assessments
+Oversee the design and assessment of five Year 12 coursework projects: approve briefs by Monday, schedule…
Supervise student projects and assessments
+Oversee the design and assessment of five Year 12 coursework projects: approve briefs by Monday, schedule interim check-ins, set marking criteria that include workplace standards, collect final submissions, and prepare moderation notes for external examiners.
The tools that do the workBlackboard Learnjob descriptionsO*NET
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Coordinate1
Manage classroom and lab activities
+Organise tomorrow's double lab for Year 11 chemistry: produce differentiated worksheets for three ability…
Manage classroom and lab activities
+Organise tomorrow's double lab for Year 11 chemistry: produce differentiated worksheets for three ability groups, assign safety roles, set up stations with risk-checklist, list expected outcomes for each student, and roster two teaching assistants to monitor the practical tasks.
The tools that do the workCourse management systemGoogle Docsjob descriptionsO*NET
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Analysing1
Monitor the students progress
+Update the Year 10 progress tracker by Friday: enter last week's test scores, note intervention actions for…
Monitor the students progress
+Update the Year 10 progress tracker by Friday: enter last week's test scores, note intervention actions for four underperforming students, run class averages to spot gaps, and generate individual comments for parents ahead of the progress evening.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelCollaborative editingESCOO*NET
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Make1
Instruct in specific technical or trade skills
+Teach the welding cohort the oxy-fuel cutting sequence tomorrow afternoon: demonstrate torch setup, supervise…
Instruct in specific technical or trade skills
+Teach the welding cohort the oxy-fuel cutting sequence tomorrow afternoon: demonstrate torch setup, supervise each student’s first cut, record safety checks and individual errors, adjust instruction to each learner’s skill and note progress for the assessment log.
The tools that do the workCommon CurriculumESCOjob descriptions
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Convincing1
Provide hands-on training and practical instruction
+Run the carpentry workshop session Friday morning: lead a live demo on joint techniques, circulate to coach…
Provide hands-on training and practical instruction
+Run the carpentry workshop session Friday morning: lead a live demo on joint techniques, circulate to coach each student during their hands-on build, enforce PPE and machine guards, and capture competency evidence for their portfolio.
The tools that do the workCourse management systemjob descriptionsO*NET
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The daily work16
Serve on faculty and school committees concerned with budgeting, curriculum revision, and course and diploma requirements.
+Attend the faculty budget and curriculum committee on Thursday, bring the proposed diploma requirement…
Serve on faculty and school committees concerned with budgeting, curriculum revision, and course and diploma requirements.
+Attend the faculty budget and curriculum committee on Thursday, bring the proposed diploma requirement changes with cost implications, highlight trade-offs for student pathways, and get written feedback from the department head before the meeting ends.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Coordinate with industry partners for internships
+Set up meetings with three local employers for next month to negotiate internship placements, send the draft…
Coordinate with industry partners for internships
+Set up meetings with three local employers for next month to negotiate internship placements, send the draft student learning agreement and safety expectations, confirm supervisor contacts and start dates, and record approvals from the principal.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OutlookCareer management systems CMSjob descriptions
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Maintain safety standards in training environments
+Inspect the workshop tomorrow morning, run the safety checklist on equipment, note any hazards that need work…
Maintain safety standards in training environments
+Inspect the workshop tomorrow morning, run the safety checklist on equipment, note any hazards that need work orders, update the emergency procedure sheet, and notify facilities and the head of school if any risk stays unresolved.
The tools that do the workGoogle Docsjob descriptions
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Evaluate and update course materials
+Review the current course pack this week, replace outdated industry references with current standards, align…
Evaluate and update course materials
+Review the current course pack this week, replace outdated industry references with current standards, align learning outcomes to competency statements, produce a redlined draft for department review, and set a decision meeting for next Friday.
The tools that do the workCollaborative editingCommon Curriculumjob descriptions
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Assist students with career planning
+Meet each senior student for a thirty-minute career planning session this week, review their transcripts and…
Assist students with career planning
+Meet each senior student for a thirty-minute career planning session this week, review their transcripts and labour-market aligned pathways, draft an action plan with target employers and next steps, and email the signed plan to their guardian.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Outlookjob descriptions
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Use educational technology tools for instruction
+Create a lesson using the classroom tech set for next Wednesday that integrates a formative quiz, adaptive…
Use educational technology tools for instruction
+Create a lesson using the classroom tech set for next Wednesday that integrates a formative quiz, adaptive resources for English learners, and a short how-to video; test all links and upload the learner-facing packet the day before class.
The tools that do the workBlackboard LearnMicrosoft PowerPointjob descriptions
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Arrange for lectures by experts in designated fields.
+Arrange a sequence of four one-hour guest lectures for the Applied Biology course by inviting Dr. Amina Khan…
Arrange for lectures by experts in designated fields.
+Arrange a sequence of four one-hour guest lectures for the Applied Biology course by inviting Dr. Amina Khan (industrial microbiology), Mr. Jorge Rivera (food safety), Dr. Lin Zhao (biotech ethics) and Ms. Priya Patel (lab automation) on Tuesdays at 11am in Lab A, confirm honoraria and AV needs, and circulate final schedule to students and department by next Wednesday.
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Determine training needs of students or workers.
+Assess training needs for the second-year welding cohort by reviewing their recent assessed skills, observing…
Determine training needs of students or workers.
+Assess training needs for the second-year welding cohort by reviewing their recent assessed skills, observing two shop sessions this week, surveying eight employer partners about required competencies, then compile a ranked list of five priority training modules and recommended timelines by Friday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Review enrollment applications and correspond with applicants to obtain additional information.
+Review the ten pending enrollment applications for the Electrical Installation evening program, request…
Review enrollment applications and correspond with applicants to obtain additional information.
+Review the ten pending enrollment applications for the Electrical Installation evening program, request missing transcripts from applicants who have incomplete records, ask three international applicants for proof of English proficiency, and send polite next-step instructions with a two-week deadline to each applicant.
The tools that do the workCareer management systems CMSMicrosoft OutlookO*NET
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Prepare outlines of instructional programs and training schedules and establish course goals.
+Draft the semester outline for Introductory Carpentry: state course goals, list ten weekly topics with…
Prepare outlines of instructional programs and training schedules and establish course goals.
+Draft the semester outline for Introductory Carpentry: state course goals, list ten weekly topics with learning outcomes, schedule three practical workshop days, assign assessment types and due dates, and circulate the draft to the department curriculum lead for feedback by Monday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordCollaborative editingO*NET
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Acquire, maintain, and repair laboratory equipment and tools.
+Arrange repair and routine maintenance for Lab B equipment: inventory the drill press, tensile tester and…
Acquire, maintain, and repair laboratory equipment and tools.
+Arrange repair and routine maintenance for Lab B equipment: inventory the drill press, tensile tester and spectrophotometer, log each item's fault or service date, request quotes from two approved technicians, and schedule downtime for repairs during the midterm week to minimise disruption.
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Participate in conferences, seminars, and training sessions to keep abreast of developments in the field, and integrate relevant information into training programs.
+Register for the national Vocational Teaching conference, book the two-day intensive on intercultural…
Participate in conferences, seminars, and training sessions to keep abreast of developments in the field, and integrate relevant information into training programs.
+Register for the national Vocational Teaching conference, book the two-day intensive on intercultural pedagogy and one workshop on industry-aligned curriculum, obtain departmental approval for travel costs, and prepare a one-page summary to integrate key takeaways into next term's syllabus after the conference.
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Prepare students for certification exams
+Design a three-week revision plan that targets the certification blueprint, listing daily topic focuses,…
Prepare students for certification exams
+Design a three-week revision plan that targets the certification blueprint, listing daily topic focuses, practice exam questions, and a Monday skills check so I can reteach gaps before the test window opens on the last Friday of the month.
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Aid in the development of attitudes and values
+Create a sequence of five classroom activities that build professional attitudes and ethical decision-making,…
Aid in the development of attitudes and values
+Create a sequence of five classroom activities that build professional attitudes and ethical decision-making, include intercultural discussion prompts and a short reflection task to collect on the following Thursday for portfolio inclusion.
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Assist individually when necessary
+Set up an individual support workflow: a short diagnostic, two targeted mini-lessons, and a follow-up check;…
Assist individually when necessary
+Set up an individual support workflow: a short diagnostic, two targeted mini-lessons, and a follow-up check; schedule one-on-one slots for Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and flag students needing extended support.
The tools that do the workCareer management systems CMSESCO
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Evaluate their knowledge and performance on the subject through assignments, tests and examinations
+Prepare a mixed assessment pack of two homework assignments, one timed in-class test, and a rubric for the…
Evaluate their knowledge and performance on the subject through assignments, tests and examinations
+Prepare a mixed assessment pack of two homework assignments, one timed in-class test, and a rubric for the end-of-unit exam; include grade descriptors and send feedback templates so I can mark and return within five school days.
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