Middle School Teachers

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Teach students who are in sixth through eighth grades in one or more subjects.

Middle School Teachers help students build on the fundamentals they learned in elementary school and prepare them for the more difficult lessons they will learn in high school.

Wages	$64,435 per year on average
Demand	High Demand
Outlook	The outlook is Very Good
Education & Training	Bachelor's degree is typically required.
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On the Job	Work Activities Encourage students. Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs. Discuss problems or issues with supervisors. Apply multiple teaching methods. Teach others to use technology or equipment. Tutor students who need extra assistance. Develop instructional objectives. Establish rules or policies governing student behavior. Plan educational activities. Plan experiential learning activities.
Career Pathways	Teaching and Training
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