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.

Social - Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.

1. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests.

2. Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.

3. Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

4. Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.

5. Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws or administrative policies.

6. Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

7. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.

8. 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.

9. Prepare students for further education by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

10. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.

11. Provide information, guidance, and preparation for the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) examination.

Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Sociology and Anthropology - Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Education: Most of these occupations require a four - year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

The college search results are undergraduate programs associated with Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors. Further education may also be required to pursue this career.

The training search results include both short and long-term programs associated with Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors, and may be more appropriate for adult and non-traditional students. Further training may also be required to pursue this career.

In NY the average wage for this occupation was:

$36,060 for entry level workers, and $72,920 for experienced workers.

Based on the total number of annual openings and its growth rate, the employment prospects for this occupation are described as Favorable.

During 2006, there were approximately 4,620 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors employed in NY.

We estimate that in 2016 there will be 5,070  employed in NY. This represents an increase of 50 job(s) each year, and a total of 50 job openings each year.

Teachers-adult literacy and remedial and self-enrichment education - Visit this link for additional information on this career from the Occupational Outlook Handbook; a publication produced and maintained by the United States Department of Labor.

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