What is a vocational teacher and how to become one

Key steps to become a vocational teacher

1. Explore vocational teacher education requirements

   Most common vocational teacher degrees

   Bachelor's

   57.6 %

   Master's

   17.9 %

   Associate

   16.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific vocational teacher skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Behavior Management	31.51%
   Instructional Materials	16.85%
   Vocational Education	10.32%
   IEP	10.27%
   Student Grades	9.58%

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3. Complete relevant vocational teacher training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New vocational teachers 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 a vocational teacher based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real vocational teacher resumes.

4. Research vocational teacher duties and responsibilities

   • Lead debates with advance students on topics including globalization, economics, and political history.
   • Maintain accurate and complete student IEP records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
   • Instruct students on curriculum and follow IEP.
   • Develop course syllabus and meet and challenge student learning.

5. Apply for vocational teacher jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a vocational teacher 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