jobalob Browse careers

Is being a middle school teacher a good fit for you?

Teaches one or more subjects to students in the years between primary and high school.

What the work involves

  • Prepares materials and classrooms for class activities.
  • Watches students to check their performance, behaviour, social growth and physical health.
  • Teaches one or more subjects, like English, maths or social studies, through talks, discussions and demonstrations.
  • Sets, runs and marks tests and assignments to check students' progress.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be helping and creative. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onLow. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeSome. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingStrong. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingSome. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.

How much training it needs

Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

Find out if it fits you

Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a middle school teacher is one of yours.

Free. About 15 minutes. No account.

Start my free match

Similar kinds of work