Teacher (Adult Education)

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Work Tasks

• Prepare people for jobs that do not require a college degree
• Teach people things they want to know for personal enjoyment, like cooking or photography
• Teach students to speak English or to read
• Teach adults basic skills so they can get their GED (General Education Development) certificate
• Work for public and private school systems, community colleges, universities, vocational and technical schools, business firms that train employees, labor unions, religious organizations, the government, job training centers, dance studios, health clubs, and community centers
• Work with materials that have to do with the subject they teach, textbooks, workbooks, tests, student reports, evaluations, attendance records, and clerical forms

Salary, Size & Growth

• $49,000 average per year ($23.50 per hour)
• A large occupation (229,500 workers in 2010)
• Expected to grow rapidly (2.7% per year)

Education/Training

• Minimum for Entry: Expertise in the subject area being taught
• Employers Prefer: A 4-year degree
• Skills/Courses: Education and skills vary depending on subject matter.
• Certification/Licensing: Special certification may be required to teach some subjects.