Adult and Vocational Education Teachers
| Description |
OES Code: 31210 |
Teach or instruct vocational and/or occupational subjects at the postsecondary level (but at less than the baccalaureate) to students who have graduated or left high school. Subjects include business, secretarial science, data processing, trades, and practical nursing. Include correspondence school instructors; industrial, commercial and government training instructors; and adult education teachers and instructors who prepare persons to operate industrial machinery and equipment and transportation and communications equipment. Teaching may take place in public or private schools whose primary business is education or in a school associated with an organization whose primary business is other than education.
Wages, California\
| Entry-Level Hourly Wage |
$8.39 |
| 25th Percentile |
$10.19 |
| 50th Percentile |
$14.97 |
| 75th Percentile |
$20.63 |
Wages by California County
• OES Survey
• CCOIS Survey
Hours & Benefits
More than 1 in 3 adult and vocational education teachers work part time. To accommodate students who may have job or family responsibilities, many institutions offer courses at night or on weekends, which range from 2- to 4-hour workshops and 1-day mini-sessions to semester-long courses. Some adult and vocational education teachers have several part-time teaching assignments or work a full-time job in addition to their part-time teaching job, leading to long hours and a hectic schedule.
Employment Trends, California
| Employment 1998 |
39,000 |
| Projected Employment 2008 |
58,700 |
| Percent Change 1998-2008 |
50.5% |
| Separations 1998-2008 |
4,100 |
Employment Trends, San Joaquin County
| Employment 1999 |
540 |
| Projected Employment 2006 |
600 |
| Percent Change 1999-2006 |
11.1% |
| Separations 1999-2006 |
40 |
Employment Trends by California County
Working Conditions
Because adult education teachers work with adult students, they do not encounter some of the behavioral or social problems sometimes found with younger students. Adults attend by choice, are highly motivated, and bring years of experience to the classroom—attributes that can make teaching these students rewarding and satisfying. However, teachers in remedial or adult basic education deal with students who may lack effective study skills and self-confidence have learning disabilities, and who may require more attention and patience than other students.
Adult education teachers often feel they are not as respected by education departments as their general education peers. Many work with out-dated computers or in spare rooms with few resources. Funding is rarely adequate and class sizes are often large.
Advancement
Some teachers advance to administrative positions in departments of education, colleges and universities, and corporate training departments. These positions often require advanced degrees, such as a doctorate in adult and continuing education.
Getting The Job & Other Information
Information on adult basic education programs and teacher certification requirements is available from State departments of education and local school districts. For information about adult vocational-technical education teaching positions, contact State departments of vocational-technical education. For information on adult continuing education teaching positions, contact departments of local government, State adult education departments, schools, colleges and universities, religious organizations, and a wide range of businesses that provide formal training for their employees.
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