Vocational Education Teachers Postsecondary CareerSearch.com

Career Search Postsecondary vocational education teachers, also known as postsecondary career and technical education teachers, provide instruction for occupations that require specialized training but not usually a 4-year degree. Classes often are taught in an industrial or laboratory setting where students are provided hands-on experience. Increasingly, career and technical education teachers are integrating academic and vocational curriculums so that students obtain a variety of skills that can be applied on the job. In addition, career and technical education teachers at community colleges and career and technical schools also often play a key role in students transition from school to work by helping to establish internship programs for students and by facilitating contact between students and prospective employers. Work environment. Many postsecondary teachers find the environment intellectually stimulating and rewarding because they are surrounded by others who enjoy their subject. The ability to share their expertise with others is also appealing to many. Median annual earnings of all postsecondary teachers in 2006 were $56,120. CareerSearch.com

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