Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers Everyday we’re surrounded by signs and written information. Now imagine not being able to read. For too many Americans, that nightmare is a reality.
That’s why Adult Literacy teachers are so important. They help people who never learned to read…to read. They also teach English as a second language courses.
Another group in need are those who never graduated from high school. Without a high school diploma, many job opportunities are out of reach for them
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Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary From farms and ranches…to fisheries and forests, science plays a vital role in all aspects of agriculture.
Training the next generation of specialists in this area is the work of Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary.
These teachers are usually found at universities, colleges and community colleges.
They are responsible for developing the course material for students interested in furthering their education in agriculture
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Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Job DescriptionComputer skills are an asset for almost any career. That fact fills the seats in computer science classes every semester at vocational and technical schools, colleges and universities. People on the leading edge of computer technology are as prized on campus as they are in the corporate world.
As in other fields of study, computer science instructors teach classes and do research. They often specialize their courses in a particular area, like computer engineering, programming, or information systems theory
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Directors, Religious Activities and EducationIn all major religions, faith is usually handed down from generation to generation within families.
NAT SOT – CONGREGATION PRAYING
But children - and even adults - often require instruction beyond what parents tell them about their religion.
So Directors of Religious Activities and Education are an important part of a congregation. They guide the teachers…who in turn guide the students.
Much like a principal in a secular school, the director is responsible for overseeing the materials, activities and programs chosen to help people learn about their faith
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Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary Job DescriptionThe backbone of the medical profession is the nursing staff.
The college-level courses that prepare student nurses for their career are taught by post-secondary nursing instructors and teachers.
Teaching takes place both in the traditional classroom setting, where students learn the basics of patient care…
…and in the clinical units of hospitals, where instructors can present hands-on demonstrations
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Self-Enrichment Education Teachers Job DescriptionLearning simply for pleasure or for personal improvement is called “self enrichment.” It’s a fast growing field in education. The people who provide the instruction are called Self-Enrichment Teachers.
Classes range from music or crafts…to courses on subjects like family budgeting, computer skills and scuba diving. In fact, there’s probably a self-enrichment class for just about any topic you can imagine
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Teacher Assistants Job DescriptionWhile it can be enormously rewarding to help a child learn, the teaching job is also exhausting, difficult and stressful.
Teacher assistants, often called teacher aides, can help relieve some of the pressure teachers face in the classroom. They handle tasks that allow the teacher more time for lesson planning and teaching.
Teacher assistants may correct or grade papers… prepare visual aids to enhance the lesson… supervise students in the cafeteria, schoolyard, or on field trips… or tutor students
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Vocational Education Teachers Postsecondary Job DescriptionAs the demand for skilled labor increases, adult and vocational education teachers are needed to train entry-level job seekers and update the skills of experienced workers.
These teachers provide instruction for occupations that do not require a college degree, such as x-ray technicians, auto mechanics, welders and cosmetologists. They also provide remedial education for school dropouts, or help students to prepare for attending a 4-year degree program
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