National
| Median wages (2008) |
$22.26 hourly, $46,310 annual |
| Employment (2006) |
76,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2006-2016) |
Faster than average (14% to 20%)
|
| Projected need (2006-2016) |
19,000 additional employees |
25-3011.00 - Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors
Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in remedial education classes, preparatory classes for the General Educational Development test, literacy, or English as a Second Language. Teaching may or may not take place in a traditional educational institution.
Sample of reported job titles:
Teacher, GED Instructor (General Educational Development Instructor), Adult Basic Education Teacher (ABE Teacher), Adult Education Teacher, GED Teacher (General Educational Development Teacher), ESL Teacher (English as a Second Language Teacher), ESL Instructor (English as a Second Language Instructor), Adult Basic Education Instructor (ABE Instructor), Adult Education Instructor, Instructor
Tasks
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests.
- Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws or administrative policies.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Conduct classes, workshops, and demonstrations to teach principles, techniques, or methods in subjects such as basic English language skills, life skills, and workforce entry skills.
- Prepare students for further education by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
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Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
| Desktop computers |
| Digital camcorders or video cameras — Digital video cameras |
| Liquid crystal display projector — Liquid crystal display LCD projectors |
| Overhead projectors — Overhead data projectors |
| Scanners — Computer data input scanners |
Technology used in this occupation:
| Computer based training software — Computerized testing software; Educational software |
| Graphics or photo imaging software — Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop software |
| Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint |
| Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel |
| Word processing software — Microsoft Word |
