Self-Enrichment Teachers

Also Called: Dance Instructor, Instructor, Martial Arts Instructor, Teacher

What Self-Enrichment Teachers do

Teach or instruct individuals or groups for the primary purpose of self-enrichment or recreation, rather than for an occupational objective, educational attainment, competition, or fitness.

  • Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Prepare students for further development by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Industry Areas:

Retail Sales and Services

Training Program Areas:

OCT-Only Retail Sales & Service • Residential Advisor

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Work Context

  • Freedom to Make Decisions
  • Contact With Others
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work

Tools

  • Specialty brushes
  • Pianos
  • Still cameras
  • Domestic sewing machines
  • Scanners

Technology

Video creation and editing software
Video editing software
YouTube
Data base user interface and query software
Blackboard software
Data entry software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
Corel Paint Shop Pro

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Instructing
  • Learning Strategies
  • Active Learning

Knowledge

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

Education

  • % Master's degree
  • % Post-secondary certificate
  • % Bachelor's degree

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

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

Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

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

Work Styles

  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Self Control
  • Concern for Others
  • Integrity

Values

  • Relationships
  • Independence
  • Achievement

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Self-Enrichment Teachers across the country typically make.

$13.75 / hour
$28,600 /year

Entry Level

$21.79 / hour
$45,330 /year

Median Level

$41.34 / hour
$85,980 /year

Experienced Level

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

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

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

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