Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Education, Training, and Library · SOC 25-1194
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
Top Skills
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
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.
Common titles: Automotive Instructor, Automotive Technology Instructor, Cosmetology Instructor, Flight Instructor, HVAC-R Instructor (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Instructor), Instructor
Representative 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.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Monitor student performance.
- •Evaluate student work.
- •Apply multiple teaching methods.
- •Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
- •Tutor students who need extra assistance.
Tools & Technologies
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 15.6% | 12.4% |
| Outlook | Average | 52% Bright |
| Median Salary | $63,820 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 84/100 | N/A |