Description

Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Interests

Social
Investigative

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Work Values

Relationships
Independence
Achievement

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Work Styles

Analytical Thinking
Achievement/Effort
Initiative
Integrity
Dependability

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Tasks

Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Supervise students' fieldwork, internship, and research work.

Work Activities

Training and Teaching Others
Getting Information
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Detailed Work Activities

Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Technology Skills

Word processing software
Computer based training software
Electronic mail software
Data base user interface and query software
Spreadsheet software

Abilities

Oral Expression
Speech Clarity
Oral Comprehension
Written Comprehension
Written Expression

Skills

Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Instructing
Learning Strategies

Knowledge

Education and Training
English Language
Psychology
Sociology and Anthropology
Administration and Management

Most Common Education Level

The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.

Certificates

These are the certification(s) applicable to Education Teachers, Postsecondary:

Certificate name

Certified Postsecondary Instructor

Certifying Organization

National Center for Competency Testing

Type

Core

Certificate name

National Career Readiness Certificate

Certifying Organization

ACT

Type

Core

Certificate name

LIUNA Instructor Certification

Certifying Organization

LIUNA Training & Education

Type

Core

Certificate name

Certified Postsecondary Instructor

Certifying Organization

National Center for Competency Testing

Type

Core

Certificate name

Oracle Recruiting Cloud 2024 Implementation Professional

Certifying Organization

Oracle Corporation

Type

Product/Equipment

Certificate name	Certifying Organization	Type
Certified Postsecondary Instructor	National Center for Competency Testing	Core
National Career Readiness Certificate	ACT	Core
LIUNA Instructor Certification	LIUNA Training & Education	Core
Certified Postsecondary Instructor	National Center for Competency Testing	Core
Oracle Recruiting Cloud 2024 Implementation Professional	Oracle Corporation	Product/Equipment

Income Percentile

The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.

Income Percentile	Annual Income
Low (10%)	$38,650
Median (50%)	$72,090
High (90%)	$126,450

Income by Experience

This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).

Experience	Income
Entry Level	N/A
Mid Level	N/A
Senior Level	N/A
Expert Level	N/A

Employability

There are currently 77,200 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 79,700 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 3%.

The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.

Projected Job Growth of 3%

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Projected Job Growth

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Projected Job Growth

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Projected Job Growth

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Career Cluster(s)

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Most Common Education Level

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Social

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Projected Job Growth

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Career Cluster(s)

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Most Common Education Level

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SocialConventional

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