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Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors

Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in basic education, literacy, or English as a Second Language classes, or in classes for earning a high school equivalency credential.

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors
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Median pay

$59,950
Median annual pay for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

-13.7%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

3,900
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

40,900
Estimated U.S. employment for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

-5,600
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

Bachelor's degree
Typical education needed to enter Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Active Listening
  2. 2Learning Strategies
  3. 3Reading Comprehension
  4. 4Speaking
  5. 5Monitoring
  6. 6Writing

Knowledge areas

  1. 1English Language
  2. 2Education and Training
  3. 3Customer and Personal Service
  4. 4Administrative
  5. 5Administration and Management
  6. 6Mathematics

Abilities

  1. 1Oral Expression
  2. 2Written Comprehension
  3. 3Written Expression
  4. 4Oral Comprehension
  5. 5Speech Clarity
  6. 6Speech Recognition

Career interests

  1. 1Social
  2. 2Artistic
  3. 3Conventional
  4. 4Investigative
  5. 5Enterprising
  6. 6Realistic

Work styles

  1. 1Optimism
  2. 2Dependability
  3. 3Empathy
  4. 4Cooperation
  5. 5Social Orientation
  6. 6Adaptability

Work activities

  1. 1Thinking Creatively
  2. 2Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  3. 3Coaching and Developing Others
  4. 4Training and Teaching Others
  5. 5Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  6. 6Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Work context

  1. 1E-Mail
  2. 2Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  3. 3Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
  4. 4Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
  5. 5Contact With Others
  6. 6Freedom to Make Decisions

Representative tasks

  • Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.
  • Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.
  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests.
  • Prepare students for further education by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
  • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
  • Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
  • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

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