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Working As A Technical Instructor

Training and Teaching Others
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Coaching and Developing Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Making Decisions and Solving Problems

$53,560
Average Salary

What Does A Technical Instructor Do

Technical Instructors design technical training programs according to organizational requirements. They are specialized in fields, such as information technology, nursing, real estate, etc.

How To Become A Technical Instructor

Career and technical education teachers must have a bachelor’s degree. They also need work experience in the subject they teach. Some teachers, particularly those in public schools, also may be required to have a state-issued certification or license. Requirements for certification vary by state.

Education

Career and technical education teachers in public schools generally need a bachelor’s degree in the field they teach, such as agriculture, engineering, or computer science.

Work Experience in a Related Occupation

Many career and technical education teachers need work experience in the field they teach. For example, automotive mechanics, chefs, and nurses typically spend years in their career before moving into teaching.

Training

Some states require prospective career and technical education teachers to complete a period of fieldwork, commonly referred to as student teaching. In some states, this program is a prerequisite for a license to teach in public schools. During student teaching, prospective teachers gain experience in preparing lessons and teaching students under the supervision and guidance of a mentor teacher. The amount of time required for these programs varies by state, but may last from 1 to 2 years.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

States may require career and technical education teachers in public schools to be licensed or certified. Requirements for certification vary by state. Most states require teachers to pass a background check.

Certification typically requires completing a student teaching program and a bachelor’s degree. States usually require candidates to pass a general teaching certification test.

Teachers may be required to complete annual professional development courses to maintain their license. For certification requirements in your state, visit Teach.org.

Some states offer an alternative route to certification for prospective teachers who have a bachelor’s degree or work experience in their field, but lack the education courses required for certification. Alternative programs typically cover teaching methods, development of lesson plans, and classroom management.

In addition to teaching certification, career and technical education teachers who prepare students for an occupation that requires a license or certification may need to have and maintain the same credential. For example, career and technical education teachers who instruct welding may need to have certification in welding.

Advancement

Experienced teachers can advance to become mentors and lead teachers, helping less experienced teachers to improve their teaching skills.

Teachers may become school counselors, instructional coordinators, or principals. These positions generally require additional education, an advanced degree, or certification. An advanced degree in education administration or leadership may be helpful.

Important Qualities

Communication skills. Career and technical education teachers must be able to explain technical concepts in terms that students can understand.

Organizational skills. Career and technical education teachers have many students in different classes throughout the day. They must be able to organize their time and teaching materials.

Patience. Working with students of different abilities and backgrounds can be difficult. Teachers must be patient with each student in their classroom and develop a positive learning environment.

Resourcefulness. Teachers need to be able to develop different ways of presenting information and demonstrating tasks so that students can learn.

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Technical Instructor Career Paths

Technical Instructor

Network Administrator Specialist Coach

Assistant Principal

10 Yearsyrs

Systems Engineer Information Technology Manager Director Of Information

Chief Information Officer

11 Yearsyrs

Curriculum Developer Adjunct Professor Senior Project Manager

Chief Operating Officer

11 Yearsyrs

Adjunct Professor Senior Software Engineer Senior Manager

Director Of Human Resources

10 Yearsyrs

Technical Trainer Project Manager Information Technology Project Manager

Director Of Information

10 Yearsyrs

Project Manager Program Manager General Manager

Director Of Sales

10 Yearsyrs

Instructional Designer Program Manager General Manager

District Manager

7 Yearsyrs

Systems Administrator Information Technology Manager

Information Technology Director

10 Yearsyrs

Technical Trainer Technician Technical Support Specialist

Information Technology Manager

8 Yearsyrs

Curriculum Developer Instructional Designer Program Manager

Marketing Director

7 Yearsyrs

Training Manager Operations Manager Account Executive

Marketing Manager

6 Yearsyrs

Training Manager General Manager

Operations Director

9 Yearsyrs

Instructional Designer Adjunct Faculty Chairperson

Operations Manager

7 Yearsyrs

Systems Administrator Business Analyst

Product Manager

7 Yearsyrs

Project Manager Consultant Senior Consultant

Program Manager

8 Yearsyrs

Systems Engineer Project Engineer Operations Manager

Purchasing Manager

9 Yearsyrs

Network Administrator Operations Manager Human Resources Coordinator

Recruitment Manager

7 Yearsyrs

Training Specialist Senior Training Specialist Training Manager

Sales Manager

5 Yearsyrs

Training Specialist Training Manager Operations Manager

Senior Operations Manager

9 Yearsyrs

Adjunct Professor Instructional Designer Program Manager

Technical Director

7 Yearsyrs

Average Length of Employment

Technical Training Instructor 4.4 years
Senior Technical Trainer 4.1 years
Technical Manager 4.0 years
Manager & Instructor 3.9 years
Technical Training Coordinator 3.9 years
Computer Information Systems Instructor 3.6 years
Business Instructor 3.6 years
Consultant And Instructor 3.5 years
Computer Technical Specialist 3.5 years
Technology Coordinator 3.5 years
Instructional Design Technologist 3.4 years
Technical Specialist 3.4 years
Computer Science Instructor 3.4 years
Management Instructor 3.2 years
Computer Technology Instructor 3.1 years
Office Technology Instructor 3.0 years
Technical Trainer 3.0 years
Lead Instructor 3.0 years
Information Technology Technical Trainer 3.0 years
Online Instructor 3.0 years
Technical Instructor 3.0 years
Technical Associate 2.8 years
Computer Applications Instructor 2.7 years
Information Technology Instructor 2.7 years
Associate Instructor 2.3 years
Technical Assistant 2.2 years
Technical Support Assistant 2.0 years

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Technical Instructor Demographics

Gender

Male
64.4%
Female
33.5%
Unknown
2.1%

Ethnicity

White
79.6%
Hispanic or Latino
10.6%
Asian
7.0%
Unknown
2.1%
Black or African American
0.7%

Languages Spoken

Spanish
49.4%
French
8.7%
German
8.7%
Chinese
4.7%
Arabic
4.7%
Japanese
4.1%
Braille
2.3%
Italian
2.3%
Portuguese
2.3%
Mandarin
1.7%
Korean
1.7%
Carrier
1.7%
Vietnamese
1.2%
Armenian
1.2%
Russian
1.2%
Hebrew
1.2%
Latvian
1.2%
Swedish
0.6%
Romanian
0.6%
Gujarati
0.6%

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Technical Instructor Education

Schools

University of Phoenix
21.1%
Community College of the Air Force
8.5%
Grand Canyon University
7.0%
Florida State University
4.5%
Liberty University
4.5%
Texas A&M University
4.2%
University of Florida
4.0%
Capella University
4.0%
Webster University
3.7%
Northeastern University
3.7%
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
3.5%
George Washington University
3.5%
Michigan State University
3.5%
Pennsylvania State University
3.5%
University of Central Florida
3.5%
University of Houston
3.5%
University of Maryland - University College
3.5%
Southern New Hampshire University
3.5%
Strayer University
3.5%
American InterContinental University
3.5%

Majors

Degrees

Bachelors
32.4%
Masters
28.7%
Other
18.7%
Associate
10.6%
Certificate
4.9%
Doctorate
3.4%
Diploma
1.2%
License
0.2%

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Real Technical Instructor Salaries

Job Title	Company	Location	Start Date	Salary
Technical Instructor	Micronics Networking & Training Inc.	Glendale, CA	May 01, 2010	$208,700
Instructor, Technology: Web/Graphic Desi	Pace University	New York, NY	Dec 05, 2013	$160,449
Instructor, Technology: Web/Graphic Desi	Pace University	New York, NY	Jan 02, 2014	$160,449
Instructor, Technology: Web/Graphic Desi	Pace University	New York, NY	Feb 26, 2014	$160,449
Senior Application Lifecycle Management Technical Instructor	Quicklearn Training, Inc.	Kirkland, WA	Nov 30, 2016	$156,525 - $313,050
Technical Instructor	Pace University	White Plains, NY	Feb 06, 2010	$156,525
Technical Instructor	Pace University	New York, NY	Apr 15, 2011	$156,525
Technical Instructor	Pace University	White Plains, NY	Oct 15, 2012	$156,525
Technical Instructor	Pace University	White Plains, NY	Jan 02, 2014	$156,525
Technical Instructor	Pace University	New York, NY	Mar 15, 2014	$156,525
Senior Application Lifecycle Management Technical Instructor	Quicklearn Training, Inc.	Kirkland, WA	Dec 18, 2015	$156,525 - $313,050
Technical Instructor, Principal	Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.	Fort Worth, TX	Aug 22, 2013	$97,176
Senior Technical Instructor	Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.	Houston, TX	Apr 01, 2015	$97,152
Technical Instructor	Mulesoft, Inc.	San Francisco, CA	Feb 15, 2016	$96,637 - $108,200
Principal Technical Instructor	Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.	Duncan, OK	Jan 28, 2016	$96,141
Principal Technical Instructor	Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.	Duncan, OK	Sep 30, 2015	$96,141
Senior Technical Instructor	Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.	Houston, TX	Jul 18, 2014	$93,867
Microsoft Certified Technical Instructor	Core BTS	Brookfield, WI	May 15, 2013	$93,000
Microsoft Certified Technical Instructor	Core BTS	Brookfield, WI	May 01, 2013	$93,000
Lead Technical Instructor	Roughton Investments	Tucson, AZ	Jul 27, 2013	$78,900
Global Technical Instructor II	Weatherford International Inc.	Houston, TX	Sep 09, 2011	$78,562 - $104,500
Technical Instructor	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	Cambridge, MA	Oct 01, 2013	$77,620
Technical Instructor	Moody International Inc.	Lafayette, LA	Sep 19, 2013	$76,544
Technical Instructor	New Horizons of Greater Philadelphia	Wayne, PA	Sep 21, 2010	$76,000
Instructional Technologist	The Langley School	McLean, VA	Sep 20, 2013	$75,000
Technical Instructor-Applications	Mori Seiki U.S.A., Inc.	Charlotte, NC	Oct 07, 2010	$75,000
Technical Instructor	Intertek Consulting & Training USA Inc.	Lafayette, LA	Sep 05, 2014	$75,000

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Top Skills for A Technical Instructor

Top Technical Instructor Skills

Curriculum Development
Surgical Procedures
Web Design

You can check out examples of real life uses of top skills on resumes here:

Contribute to program curriculum development.
Lectured on anatomy and physiology, surgical procedures, work ethics, professional responsibilities.
Designed and presented web design and Java programming classes at the Junior College and High School Level.
Installed Microsoft Windows 98/2000/XP/Vista/7 operating systems, Microsoft Office applications, and antivirus software.
Formed a unit maintenance shop and procedures that significantly improved standards and safety.