Plan C
Middle School Teacher
What do they do?
Middle school teachers educate students, typically in sixth through eighth grades.
Work Environment
Middle school teachers work in public and private schools. They generally work during school hours when students are present and use nights and weekends to prepare lessons and grade papers. Most do not work during the summer.
How to Become One
You require a bachelor's degree and a state-issued certification or license
Pay
about $25 to $28 per hour as a standard, but as always, it depends on your location
Job Outlook
Employment of middle school teachers is projected to decline 2 percent from 2024 to 2034. Despite declining employment, about 40,500 openings for middle school teachers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
Similar Occupations
Corporate Trainers, Instructional Designers, School Counselors, Museum Educators, and Nonprofit Program Coordinators.
Interesting fact
Teachers have to guard their microwaves so the students don't heat up inappropriate items or leave messes to clean up