Adult Basic Education / Literacy Instructor
What Does a Professional in this Career Do?
An Adult Basic Education or Literacy Instructor works with adults, including young adults who are out of school, to improve literacy and strengthen basic skills in reading, writing and math. Helps students to learn English or gain a high school diploma or equivalent certificate. Assesses students' educational levels, skills and goals, and differentiates instruction as needed for adults at different levels in one class. May focus on basic skills as needed for a particular occupation, or assist students with developing study skills or job search skills, or help students connect with social services.
Job Outlook
There were 303 Adult Basic Education / Literacy Instructor job postings in North Carolina in the past year and 11359 in the United States.
In combination with other careers in the Adult Basic Education / Literacy Instructor industry, which includes the Adult Basic Education / Literacy Instructor career, the following graph shows the number of people employed for each year since 2015:
Salary
Many new Adult Basic Education / Literacy Instructor jobs have salaries estimated to be in the following ranges, based on the requirements and responsibilities listed in job postings from the past year.
National
The average estimated salary in the United States for this career, based on job postings in the past year, is $57,274.
State
The average estimated salary in North Carolina for this career, based on job postings in the past year, is $54,163.
Percentiles represent the percentage that is lower than the value. For example, 25% of estimated salaries for Adult Basic Education / Literacy Instructor postings in the United States in the past year were lower than $49,155.
Education and Experience
Posted Adult Basic Education / Literacy Instructor jobs typically require the following level of education. The numbers below are based on job postings in the United States from the past year. Not all job postings list education requirements.
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | 0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 44.05% |
| Master's Degree | 20.33% |
| Doctoral Degree | 2.41% |
| Other | 33.91% |
Posted Adult Basic Education / Literacy Instructor jobs typically require the following number of years of experience. The numbers below are based on job postings in the United States from the past year. Not all job postings list experience requirements.
| Years of Experience | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 0 to 2 years | 52.61% |
| 3 to 5 years | 43.36% |
| 6 to 8 years | 2.91% |
| 9+ years | 1.12% |
Skills
Below are listings of the most common general and specialized skills Adult Basic Education / Literacy Instructor positions expect applicants to have as well as the most common skills that distinguish individuals from their peers. The percentage of job postings that specifically mention each skill is also listed.
Baseline Skills
A skill that is required across a broad range of occupations, including this one.
- Teaching (47.82%)
- Communication (35.43%)
- Writing (23.77%)
- English Language (20.76%)
- Literacy (19.56%)
- Planning (18.5%)
- Mathematics (16.15%)
- Leadership (14.63%)
- Management (13.45%)
- Interpersonal Communications (12.4%)
Defining Skills
A core skill for this occupation, it occurs frequently in job postings.
- Adult Education (59.9%)
Necessary Skills
A skill that is requested frequently in this occupation but isn’t specific to it.
- Special Education (8.92%)
- Life Skills Development (13.47%)
- Curriculum Development (15.03%)
- Lesson Planning (20.3%)
- Teaching English As A Second Language (10.06%)
Salary Boosting Skills
A professional who wishes to excel in this career path may consider developing the following highly valued skills. The percentage of job postings that specifically mention each skill is listed.
- Adult Education (100%)
Alternative Job Titles
Sometimes employers post jobs with Adult Basic Education / Literacy Instructor skills but a different job title. Some common alternative job titles include:
- Adult Education Instructor
- Adult Education Teacher
- Adult Educator
- Skills Instructor
- Literacy Coach
- Life Skills Instructor
- Literacy Specialist
- Adult ESL Instructor
- Adult Basic Education Teacher
- Adult Basic Education Instructor
Similar Occupations
If you are interested in exploring occupations with similar skills, you may want to research the following job titles. Note that we only list occupations that have at least one corresponding NC State Online and Distance Education program.
- Curriculum Specialist
- Vocational Education Instructor
- Reading Teacher
- English / Language Arts Teacher
- Middle / High School Teacher (Other)
- Elementary School Teacher
- Elementary and Secondary School Administrator (General)
Common Employers
Here are the employers that have posted the most Adult Basic Education / Literacy Instructor jobs in the past year along with how many they have posted.
United States
- University of California (104)
- University of Arkansas (92)
- Clark County School District (89)
- Goodwill (86)
- Lone Star College (81)
- YMCA (76)
- Renaissance (68)
- Community College Of Baltimore (60)
- Pacific Housing (57)
- City Colleges of Chicago (56)
North Carolina
- Guilford Technical Community College (19)
- Brunswick Community College (10)
- Reading Connections (8)
- Gaston College (7)
- Vance-Granville Community College (7)
- Wake Technical Community College (7)
- Lenoir Community College (6)
- Eckerd Connects (6)
- East Carolina University (5)
- Forsyth Technical Community College (5)
NC State Programs Relevant to this Career
If you are interested in preparing for a career in this field, the following NC State Online and Distance Education programs offer a great place to start!
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