Career fit quiz

Is Middle School Teacher the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the middle school teacher career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the middle school teacher job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I love a particular subject
Statement 2 of 8I can relate to preteens
Statement 3 of 8I’m patient and consistent
Statement 4 of 8I have a sense of humor
Statement 5 of 8I want summers off
Statement 6 of 8I want to make a difference
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 4 years plus licensing training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $64,370 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Middle school teachers teach students in grades 6 through 8, usually specializing in subjects such as math, science, English or social studies.

  • Plan and teach subject lessons
  • Grade assignments and tests
  • Manage classroom behavior
  • Support study skills and organization
  • Differentiate instruction

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