What it pays
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Half of all Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in the U.S. earn more than $63,820 a year — the middle 80% land between $41,960 and $108,620. About 114,110 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$63,820typical pay / year
114,110people in this work
$108,620+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Learning5
Prepare students for vocational careers
+Create a vocational-readiness syllabus for the semester that aligns weekly studio tasks with local industry…
Prepare students for vocational careers
+Create a vocational-readiness syllabus for the semester that aligns weekly studio tasks with local industry partners, lists required technical competencies, schedules two factory visits, and details employer contacts for internship placement.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Wordjob descriptionsO*NET
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Manage classroom and lab activities
+Set up the weekly lab rota and risk checklist for 24 students, allocate sewing machine stations by skill…
Manage classroom and lab activities
+Set up the weekly lab rota and risk checklist for 24 students, allocate sewing machine stations by skill level, schedule assistant supervision for Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, and attach emergency procedures to the class brief.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET
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Monitor the students progress
+Compile a midterm progress report that compares each student's skills against the vocational rubric, flags…
Monitor the students progress
+Compile a midterm progress report that compares each student's skills against the vocational rubric, flags four students needing remediation, recommends targeted tasks, and schedule parent-teacher reviews next week.
The tools that do the workBlackboard LearnESCOO*NET
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Supervise student projects and assessments
+Organise the final year project assessments: publish the project brief, assign internal and industry…
Supervise student projects and assessments
+Organise the final year project assessments: publish the project brief, assign internal and industry assessors to each group, set submission checkpoints on weeks three and six, and create the marking grid with pass criteria.
The tools that do the workCourse management systemjob descriptionsO*NET
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Instruct in specific technical or trade skills
+Prepare a one-hour workshop for Wednesday that teaches pattern drafting for junior designers: include clear…
Instruct in specific technical or trade skills
+Prepare a one-hour workshop for Wednesday that teaches pattern drafting for junior designers: include clear step-by-step demos, quick adaptations for different body sizes, two workplace safety checks, and a short formative assessment to record each student's progress.
The tools that do the workCourse management systemCollaborative editingESCOjob descriptions
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Provide hands-on training and practical instruction
+Run a three-hour studio session on toile construction this Friday that pairs students by ability,…
Provide hands-on training and practical instruction
+Run a three-hour studio session on toile construction this Friday that pairs students by ability, demonstrates machine settings and safe cutting techniques, circulates to coach each pair, and logs competency observations for the labour-market skills checklist.
The tools that do the workCommon Curriculumjob descriptionsO*NET
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The daily work16
Prepare students for certification exams
+Prepare a two‑week certification revision plan for the Level 3 garment construction exam that maps each…
Prepare students for certification exams
+Prepare a two‑week certification revision plan for the Level 3 garment construction exam that maps each session to a competency, lists the required sewing samples to bring, schedules timed mock practicals on Friday morning, and flags any students needing safety adjustments.
The tools that do the workCourse management systemGoogle Docsjob descriptions
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Aid in the development of attitudes and values
+Create a classroom programme that embeds professional studio habits and ethical design values, with three…
Aid in the development of attitudes and values
+Create a classroom programme that embeds professional studio habits and ethical design values, with three intercultural discussion prompts, one reflective journaling task per week, and a rubric to assess attitude shifts by the term end.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordCollaborative editingESCO
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Assist individually when necessary
+Set up an individual support roster for next week listing students who need one‑to‑one sewing or theory help,…
Assist individually when necessary
+Set up an individual support roster for next week listing students who need one‑to‑one sewing or theory help, note their specific gaps, assign 20‑minute slots after class, and include safety or equipment needs for each meeting.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelESCO
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Evaluate their knowledge and performance on the subject through assignments, tests and examinations
+Draft a term assessment schedule that includes three coursework assignments, two in‑class tests and the final…
Evaluate their knowledge and performance on the subject through assignments, tests and examinations
+Draft a term assessment schedule that includes three coursework assignments, two in‑class tests and the final exam, attach marking criteria for each task, set submission deadlines, and identify moderation dates for grade review.
The tools that do the workBlackboard LearnMicrosoft PowerPointESCO
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Arrange for lectures by experts in designated fields.
+Schedule a lunchtime lecture series by contacting patternmaking expert Mara Singh for a 60-minute studio talk…
Arrange for lectures by experts in designated fields.
+Schedule a lunchtime lecture series by contacting patternmaking expert Mara Singh for a 60-minute studio talk on May 12, textile chemist Dr. Luis Ortega for May 19, and sustainability consultant Aisha Bello for May 26, confirm AV needs and honoraria before publicising.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OutlookESCOO*NET
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Determine training needs of students or workers.
+Run a quick skills audit of second-year students: collect recent project grades, sewing lab observations, and…
Determine training needs of students or workers.
+Run a quick skills audit of second-year students: collect recent project grades, sewing lab observations, and industry placement feedback, then list top three gaps in draping, CAD patternmaking, and sustainable sourcing for term planning.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Review enrollment applications and correspond with applicants to obtain additional information.
+Review new applicants for the diploma cohort, request portfolio photos from Lina Rossi and a clarification of…
Review enrollment applications and correspond with applicants to obtain additional information.
+Review new applicants for the diploma cohort, request portfolio photos from Lina Rossi and a clarification of work history from Jamal Peters, then record responses and flag any visa or funding issues that affect enrolment.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Prepare outlines of instructional programs and training schedules and establish course goals.
+Draft the 12-week course outline for Introduction to Garment Construction: state weekly goals, major…
Prepare outlines of instructional programs and training schedules and establish course goals.
+Draft the 12-week course outline for Introduction to Garment Construction: state weekly goals, major projects, assessment dates, required readings, and adaptive strategies for students with limited sewing experience.
The tools that do the workGoogle DocsO*NET
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Acquire, maintain, and repair laboratory equipment and tools.
+Inventory sewing machines, irons, cutters and dress forms, note repairs needed and safety concerns, obtain…
Acquire, maintain, and repair laboratory equipment and tools.
+Inventory sewing machines, irons, cutters and dress forms, note repairs needed and safety concerns, obtain three quotes for service and replacement parts, and schedule maintenance during the April break so classes aren’t disrupted.
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Participate in conferences, seminars, and training sessions to keep abreast of developments in the field, and integrate relevant information into training programs.
+Compile notes from the recent textile sustainability conference, extract three new practices to test in…
Participate in conferences, seminars, and training sessions to keep abreast of developments in the field, and integrate relevant information into training programs.
+Compile notes from the recent textile sustainability conference, extract three new practices to test in studio projects, propose one change to the syllabus, and circulate a two-page summary to colleagues before Friday's staff meeting.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordCollaborative editingO*NET
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Serve on faculty and school committees concerned with budgeting, curriculum revision, and course and diploma requirements.
+Attend the monthly faculty and school committee meeting on Thursday, bring the current program budget,…
Serve on faculty and school committees concerned with budgeting, curriculum revision, and course and diploma requirements.
+Attend the monthly faculty and school committee meeting on Thursday, bring the current program budget, proposed curriculum changes, and the course and diploma requirement summary, and flag any items that reduce student access or require extra safety resources.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Coordinate with industry partners for internships
+Email local design studios and the garment manufacturer contact list to propose internship placements for…
Coordinate with industry partners for internships
+Email local design studios and the garment manufacturer contact list to propose internship placements for four third-year students, attach the internship learning outcomes and safety conditions, request host supervisor names and start dates by next Friday, and note any required workplace accommodations.
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Maintain safety standards in training environments
+Walk the sewing lab and cutting room today, update the safety checklist with missing guards, poor…
Maintain safety standards in training environments
+Walk the sewing lab and cutting room today, update the safety checklist with missing guards, poor ventilation, and machine maintenance needs, tag any equipment out of service, and submit the revised checklist and incident prevention plan to facilities and the head of department.
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Evaluate and update course materials
+Review the pattern cutting, draping, and professional practice modules this week, replace any outdated…
Evaluate and update course materials
+Review the pattern cutting, draping, and professional practice modules this week, replace any outdated garment examples with current industry references, align assessment rubrics to observable skills, and circulate the updated materials to adjuncts before Monday.
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Assist students with career planning
+Book thirty-minute career planning slots for each graduating student next Tuesday, prepare tailored job…
Assist students with career planning
+Book thirty-minute career planning slots for each graduating student next Tuesday, prepare tailored job search notes including employer targets, portfolio feedback, and safety considerations for workplace placements, and upload each plan to the student record afterward.
The tools that do the workCareer management systems CMSMicrosoft Outlookjob descriptions
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Use educational technology tools for instruction
+Convert next term's sewing, CAD, and studio theory lessons into an interactive format this weekend, include…
Use educational technology tools for instruction
+Convert next term's sewing, CAD, and studio theory lessons into an interactive format this weekend, include step-by-step demo videos, annotated project briefs, and quick formative quizzes, then publish the package to the course site before classes start.
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