Occupation Details
Self-Enrichment Teachers
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.
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Interests
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.
Social
Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
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.
Work Values
Achievement
Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
Relationships
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
Independence
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
Salary & Job Outlook
Starting Salary
$36,500.00
New York StateMedian Salary
$52,230.00
New York StateExperienced Salary
$90,110.00
New York StateNational Average for Comparison
New York State Job Market Outlook
Jobs Right Now (2018)
35,420
professionals in NYFuture Job Growth (2030)
54,450
+1,903 jobs/yearNew Jobs Every Year
6,993
new opportunities yearlyGrowth Rate
0.5%
projected increasePreparation: Experience, Training, and Education
The list below outlines the prior educational experience required to perform in this occupation.
College Helps - Some college classes or training
Experience Requirements
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.
Education Requirements
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Training Details
Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Transferrable Skills and Experience
These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, desktop publishers, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters and simultaneous captioners, and medical assistants.
School Programs
The following lists school programs which are applicable to this occupation.
Licensing & Certification
New York State requires workers in this occupation to hold a license or certification.
Public School Teacher
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The list below includes the skills required by workers in this occupation; skills are what allow you to learn more quickly and improve your performance.
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.
Learning Strategies
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Instructing
Teaching others how to do something.
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Skill level is measured on a seven point scale, where one means 'some competence required for this occupation' and seven means 'a high level of expertise required for this occupation'.
Knowledge
The list below includes knowledge items, the principles and facts required by this occupation.
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.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Knowledge level is measured on a seven point scale, where one means 'some competence required for this occupation' and seven means 'a high level of expertise required for this occupation'.
Work Environment
The list below includes the physical and social factors that influence the nature of work in this occupation.
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Work Styles
Included in the list below are the personal work style characteristics that can affect how well a worker is likely to perform in this occupation.
Adaptability/Flexibility
Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Attention to Detail
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Concern for Others
Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
Cooperation
Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Dependability
Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Initiative
Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Integrity
Job requires being honest and ethical.
Leadership
Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
Self-Control
Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
Social Orientation
Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
Tools & Technology
This list below describes the machines, equipment, tools, software, and information technology that workers in this occupation will use.
Tools
- 35 millimeter cameras
- Acoustic guitars
- Audio tape recorders or players
- Commercial kitchen ovens
- Commercial kitchen stoves
- Compact disk CD players
- Computer laser printers
- Data input scanners
- Desktop computers
- Digital cameras
- Flight simulators
- Golf club sets
- Interactive whiteboards
- Laptop computers
- Liquid crystal display LCD projectors
- Oil painting brushes
- Overhead data projectors
- Passenger vehicles
- Personal computers
- Pianos
- Pottery wheels
- Sewing machines
- Small propeller aircraft
- Sound systems
- Tablet computers
- Tennis rackets
- Video cassette recorders VCR
Technology
- Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
- Blackboard software
- Corel Paint Shop Pro
- Educational software
- Email software
- Google Classroom
- Hypertext markup language HTML
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Windows Movie Maker
- Microsoft Word
Duties
Duties are job behaviors describing activities that occur on multiple jobs. The generalized and detailed work activities described in the list below apply to this occupation.
- order or purchase supplies, materials, or equipment
- maintain educational records, reports, or files
- prepare educational reports
- ensure correct grammar, punctuation, or spelling
- evaluate student performance
- supervise student extra-curricular activities
- monitor student progress
- use computers to enter, access or retrieve educational data
- evaluate educational outcomes
- schedule student field trips
- communicate student progress
- make education presentations
- plan or organize work
- record student progress
- apply field experience to classroom teaching
- use interpersonal communication techniques
- use motivational techniques in education
- use oral or written communication techniques
- use scientific research methodology
- use teaching techniques
- use public speaking techniques
- use inventory control procedures
- use knowledge of multi-media technology
- use library or online Internet research techniques
- recognize student learning levels
- recognize student problems
- establish and maintain relationships with students
- prepare instruction manuals
- mentor co-workers in school or educational setting
- assess educational potential or need of students
- convert information into instructional program
- develop instructional materials
- develop teaching aids
- manage classroom activities (art, drama, music or related)
- organize educational material or ideas
- teach college level courses
- teach post high school non-college courses
- select teaching materials to meet student needs
- develop course or training objectives
- select method of instruction
- adapt course of study to meet student needs
Tasks
The list below outlines specific tasks that a worker in this occupation is called upon to do regularly.
- 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.
- Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by administrative policy.
- Monitor students' performance to make suggestions for improvement and to ensure that they satisfy course standards, training requirements, and objectives.
- Prepare and administer written, oral, and performance tests, and issue grades in accordance with performance.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Assign and grade class work and homework.
- Prepare instructional program objectives, outlines, and lesson plans.
- Conduct classes, workshops, and demonstrations, and provide individual instruction to teach topics and skills, such as cooking, dancing, writing, physical fitness, photography, personal finance, and flying.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
- Confer with other teachers and professionals to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and development.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine their priorities for their children.
- Enforce policies and rules governing students.
- Review instructional content, methods, and student evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses, and to develop recommendations for course revision, development, or elimination.
- Meet with other instructors to discuss individual students and their progress.
- Schedule class times to ensure maximum attendance.
- Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Observe and evaluate the performance of other instructors.
- Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
- Attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, contests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
- Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
- Select, order, and issue books, materials, and supplies for courses or projects.
- Participate in publicity planning and student recruitment.
- Write instructional articles on designated subjects.
Learning Resources
More information on this occupation may be found in the links provided below.
Teachers-adult literacy and remedial and self-enrichment education
Visit this link for additional information on this career from the Occupational Outlook Handbook; a publication produced and maintained by the United States Department of Labor.
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