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Self-Enrichment Teachers

Also called: Dance Instructor, Instructor, Martial Arts Instructor, Teacher

What they do:

Teach or instruct individuals or groups for the primary purpose of self-enrichment or recreation, rather than for an occupational objective, educational attainment, competition, or fitness.

On the job, you would:
  • Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Prepare students for further development by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
On the job, you'll need:

Education and Training

  • teaching and course design

Business

  • customer service

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Basic Skills

  • talking to others
  • listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Verbal

  • communicate by speaking
  • listen and understand what people say

Ideas and Logic

  • order or arrange things
  • use rules to solve problems

Social

People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.

  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Self Control
  • Concern for Others
  • Integrity

Graphics or photo imaging software

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Corel Paint Shop Pro

Video creation and editing software

  • Video editing software
  • YouTube

Computer based training software

  • Educational software
  • Schoology

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Average.

New job opportunities are likely in the future.

Median Annual Salary: $44,110

Education

Master's degree or certificate after high school is usually needed.