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

General Information

Description

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.

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

Responsibility
Exposure to job hazards
Physical activity
Decision making
Repetitiveness
Level of competition
Time pressure

Industry areas

Education & Training

Job Outlook

Employment of adult basic and secondary education and ESL teachers is projected to decline 6 percent from 2021 to 2031. Despite decliningemployment, about 4,700 openings for adult basic and secondary education and ESL teachers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$59,720

State-by-state Salary

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$81,740

$24,290

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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

Bachelor's degree 40%
Master's degree 19%
High school 11%
Associate's degree 11%
Post baccalaureate 11%
Some college 3%
Post-master's certificate 1%
Doctoral degree 0%
Less than high school 0%
Post-doctoral training 0%
First professional degree 0%
Post-secondary certificate 0%

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Knowledge

English Language
Customer and Personal Service
Education and Training
Geography
Administrative

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

Verbal skills
Critical thinking & problem solving
Equipment operation & maintenance
Math & science skills
Technology design & control
Leadership

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