Occupation Profile for Self-Enrichment Education Teachers

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Teach or instruct courses other than those that normally lead to an occupational objective or degree. Courses may include self-improvement, nonvocational, and nonacademic subjects. Teaching may or may not take place in a traditional educational institution.

Signficant Points

  • Many self-enrichment teachers are self-employed or work part time.
  • Teachers should have knowledge and enthusiasm for their subject, but little formal training is required.
  • Employment is projected to grow much faster than average, and job prospects should be favorable; opportunities may vary by subject taught.
 

Tasks

  • Core — Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Core — Monitor students' performance to make suggestions for improvement and to ensure that they satisfy course standards, training requirements, and objectives.
  • Core — Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.
  • Core — Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
  • Core — Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.

Activities

  • Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
  • Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
  • Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.