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All About Adult Education and Literacy Teachers

Job Description: Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in remedial education classes, preparatory classes for the General Educational Development test, literacy, or English as a Second Language. Teaching may or may not take place in a traditional educational institution.

Life As an Adult Education and Literacy Teacher

  • Train and assist tutors and community literacy volunteers.
  • Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs, abilities, and interests.
  • Write grants to obtain program funding.
  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
  • Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.

Adult Education and Literacy Teacher Required Skills

Below is a list of the skills most Adult Education and Literacy Teachers say are important on the job.

Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

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.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Learning Strategies: Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Types of Adult Education and Literacy Teacher

  • GED Instructor (General Educational Development Instructor)
  • General Education Teacher
  • Bilingual Teacher
  • ESL Teacher (English as a Second Language Teacher)
  • Adult School Teacher

Job Demand for Adult Education and Literacy Teachers

There were about 68,200 jobs for Adult Education and Literacy Teacher in 2016 (in the United States). There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Adult Education and Literacy Teacher. The BLS estimates 6,800 yearly job openings in this field.

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The states with the most job growth for Adult Education and Literacy Teacher are Georgia, Nebraska, and Nevada. Watch out if you plan on working in Wyoming, Connecticut, or Rhode Island. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

What is the Average Salary of an Adult Education and Literacy Teacher

The typical yearly salary for Adult Education and Literacy Teachers is somewhere between $32,370 and $89,710.

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Adult Education and Literacy Teachers who work in California, New York, or Connecticut, make the highest salaries.

Below is a list of the median annual salaries for Adult Education and Literacy Teachers in different U.S. states.

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $38,060
Alaska $51,990
Arizona $47,460
Arkansas $46,740
California $77,280
Colorado $47,670
Connecticut $66,200
Delaware $56,930
District of Columbia $58,370
Florida $51,020
Georgia $44,650
Hawaii $46,190
Idaho $51,110
Illinois $55,750
Indiana $48,990
Iowa $54,210
Kansas $37,910
Kentucky $39,130
Louisiana $40,340
Maine $54,670
Maryland $59,190
Massachusetts $50,900
Michigan $48,690
Minnesota $57,830
Mississippi $48,560
Missouri $51,850
Montana $49,510
Nebraska $55,750
Nevada $50,230
New Hampshire $51,890
New Jersey $66,370
New Mexico $35,550
New York $75,720
North Carolina $46,480
North Dakota $58,480
Ohio $48,690
Oklahoma $40,080
Oregon $63,230
Pennsylvania $54,190
Rhode Island $49,300
South Carolina $46,330
South Dakota $34,830
Tennessee $48,570
Texas $58,120
Utah $42,670
Vermont $55,970
Virginia $59,370
Washington $52,920
West Virginia $38,140
Wisconsin $49,110
Wyoming $45,040

Tools & Technologies Used by Adult Education and Literacy Teachers

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Adult Education and Literacy Teachers may use on a daily basis:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Web browser software
  • Data entry software
  • Word processing software
  • SAP
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
  • Facebook
  • Microsoft Publisher
  • Blackboard
  • Educational software

Becoming an Adult Education and Literacy Teacher

Learn what Adult Education and Literacy Teacher education requirements there are.

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How many years of work experience do I need?

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Where Adult Education and Literacy Teachers Are Employed

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The table below shows the approximate number of Adult Education and Literacy Teachers employed by various industries.

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