What is an industrial education instructor and how to become one

Key steps to become an industrial education instructor

1. Explore industrial education instructor education requirements

   Most common industrial education instructor degrees

   Bachelor's

   59.7 %

   Master's

   17.7 %

   Associate

   12.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific industrial education instructor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Ventilation	26.44%
   Aerospace	20.06%
   PLC	19.55%
   Production Planning	11.72%
   Safety Program	7.68%

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3. Complete relevant industrial education instructor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New industrial education instructors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an industrial education instructor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real industrial education instructor resumes.

4. Research industrial education instructor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage groups of kids on a daily basis in the field to ensure safety while participating in activities.
   • Create handouts, PowerPoint projects and other supporting resources used to enhance learning.
   • Cover the fundamental concepts of chemistry and biology including cell biology, metabolism, microbiology, genetics, evolution and histology.
   • Cover the fundamental concepts of chemistry and biology including cell biology, metabolism, microbiology, genetics, evolution and histology.

5. Apply for industrial education instructor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an industrial education instructor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams