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Adult Basic Education / Literacy Instructor

Education and Training
Vocational and Professional Instruction
Adult Basic Education / Literacy Instructor

Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in basic education, literacy, or English as a Second Language classes, or in classes for earning a high school equivalency credential.

At a Glance

Adult Basic Education / Literacy Instructor earns an average of $53,839/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1.6 years. Top skills: Adult Education, Teaching, Lesson Planning.

Avg Annual Salary

$53,839/yr

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

1.6 years

Job Postings

6

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors

Median Wage

$59,950/yr

Growth (2024-34)

-13.7%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (15)

Adult Education

5.0

Lesson Planning

5.0

Instructional Design

5.0

Special Education

4.9

Teaching English As A Second Language

4.8

Lifting Ability

4.8

Educational Assessment

4.8

Distance Learning

4.7

Practicum

4.7

Disciplinary Procedures

4.6

Curriculum Planning

4.6

Crime Prevention

4.6

Instructional Strategies

4.5

Data Collection

4.5

Common Skills (15)

Teaching

5.0

Problem Solving

4.9

Management

4.9

Planning

4.9

Communication

4.8

Budgeting

4.7

Operations

4.7

Amharic Language

4.7

Supervision

4.6

Literacy

4.6

Accountability

4.6

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