Typical Tasks
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Instruct students individually and in groups, using teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Social
Working with people
Artistic
Conceptual, Creative Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Dependability
Adaptability/Flexibility
Integrity
Concern for Others
Self-Control
Stress Tolerance
What key skills are needed for this job?
Speaking
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Expected Knowledge
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.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Common Activities
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Training and Teaching Others
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
