1. Marvin Claros A Day in the life of….
Middle School Teacher

2. Wage, Entry, and On-The-job Training
The median annual wage of middle school teachers was $51,960 in May 2010
All states requires teachers to have at least a bachelor’s degree
Internship/residency is the on-the-job training

3. Job Outlook & Employment Rate
The job outlook is 641,700
The employment rate is expected to grow 17 percent from 2010 to 2020

4. Teacher Duties Plan lessons that teach students subjects
Teach students as an entire class or in small groups
Grade students’ assignments to monitor their progress
Prepare students for standardized tests required by the state

5. Simple and Difficult
Simple will be planning lessons and grading assignments
Difficult will be preparing students for standardized tests and teaching the class but, have them interested.

6. Work Environment & Schedule
The majority of middle school teachers work in public or private schools
Some schools have large class and lack teaching tools, such as textbooks and computers
Teachers work regular school hours when the students are present
Many work the 10-months school year, with 2 months off for summer

7. How-To and Qualities
Middle School teachers must have a Bachelor’s degree and public school teachers must also, have a state-issued certification or license
Communication Skills(To communicate well to your students), Instructional Skills (To explain difficult concepts to your students), and Patience are very necessary traits