1/28/2018 CaliforniaColleges.

edu

More on Salary &

Career Summary More Related Careers
Potential Growth

Here you can read through the responsibilities, work activities, academic knowledge, skills, and interests associated with this career. You can view more related
careers and more information on salary and potential growth. You can also view more related majors and view colleges that offer a program or major.

Career data was updated on August 1, 2016

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

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

Assign and grade class work and homework.

Prepare and administer written, oral, and performance tests and issue grades in accordance with
performance.

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.

Work Activities Training and Teaching Others

- Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or
classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
- Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Getting Information
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Coaching and Developing Others
- Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to
improve their knowledge or skills.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-
mail, or in person.

Related Careers Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

Librarians
1/28/2018 CaliforniaColleges.edu
Training and Development Specialists

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School

Social Science Research Assistants

Probation Of cers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

View More Related Careers

Academic Knowledge 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.
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.
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.

Education Level Most Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors have:
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree

Programs and Majors Find Colleges Offering this Program or Major

Hover over name below for description

Bilingual and Multilingual Education View Colleges

Multicultural Education View Colleges

Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education, Other View Colleges

Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching View Colleges

Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language

View Colleges
Instructor

Adult Literacy Tutor/Instructor View Colleges

1/28/2018 CaliforniaColleges.edu

View More Programs and Majors

Salary & Potential Growth

$50,650
National Median
Salary

View Potential for Growth by State

Skills Instructing
- Teaching others how to do something.
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.
Reading Comprehension
- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Writing
- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
1/28/2018 CaliforniaColleges.edu

Interests Social
- Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These
occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
Artistic
- Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require
self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
Enterprising
- Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can
involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with
business.
Conventional
- Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations
can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to
follow.
Investigative
- Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of
thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and guring out problems mentally.

Vocabulary

Contact us

Order Collateral

Privacy Policy
College
Terms of Use
Career

Financial Aid