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

Also Called: Adult Basic Education Instructor (ABE Instructor), ESL Instructor (English as a Second Language Instructor), GED Instructor (General Educational Development Instructor), Teacher

Bachelor's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$39,710

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, & English as a Second Language Instructors do

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.

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Retail Sales and Services

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work
  • Coordinate or Lead Others
  • Contact With Others

Tools

  • Visual presenters
  • Scanners
  • Overhead projectors
  • Notebook computers
  • Touch screen monitors

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Computer based training software
Blackboard software
Quizlet
Multi-media educational software
Edpuzzle
Kahoot

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Instructing
  • Active Listening
  • Learning Strategies
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking

Knowledge

Arts and Humanities
English language
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Business
customer service
administrative services

Education

  • 41% Bachelor's degree
  • 20% Master's degree
  • 11% High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Cooks, Institution & Cafeteria

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Licensed Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurses

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

Critical Care Nurses

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, & English as a Second Language Instructors Currently Selected

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Special Education Teachers, Middle School

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

  • Adams State University

    Alamosa, CO

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Artistic (Creator)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Social (Helper)

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Self Control
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Concern for Others
  • Independence

Values

  • Relationships
  • Independence
  • Achievement

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, & English as a Second Language Instructors across the country typically make.

$19.09 / hour
$39,710 /year

Entry Level

$29.11 / hour
$60,560 /year

Median Level

$47.11 / hour
$97,980 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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