Trade and Technical Teachers rank among the top fifty largest growth occupations in California. Such factors as college degree, teaching credentials and work or teaching experience also affect salary levels. Private trade and technical schools and adult vocational education programs typically train students year round. Public schools usually have classes during the regular academic year that typically start in September and end in June. Trade and Technical Teachers instruct 18 to 25 classroom hours a week and work an additional 10 hours a week preparing coursework and attending meetings.
Most schools pay health and leave benefits.
Troops to Teachers will provide role models for students and should help reduce teacher shortages in low income schools. The Commission on Teacher Credentialing establishes the requirements for a credential to teach in California public classrooms. Credential candidates can substitute 48 hours of postsecondary vocational units related to the subject named on the credential for a maximum of two of the five years work experience. Private School Certificates issued by the Council for Private Post- Secondary and Vocational Education require a combination of three years of related experience and training. Instructors with supervisory abilities may be promoted to various administrative positions.