Self-Enrichment Teachers
25-3021.00

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.

Sample of reported job titles: Art Teacher, Dance Instructor, Dance Teacher, Driving Instructor, Flight Instructor, Instructor, Martial Arts Instructor, Music Instructor, Piano Teacher, Teacher

Occupation-Specific Information

Tasks Save Table: XLSX CSV

ImportanceCategoryTask
87
 
Core
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
86
 
Core
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
85
 
Core
Prepare students for further development by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
83
 
Core
Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.
81
 
Core
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by administrative policy.
81
 
Core
Monitor students' performance to make suggestions for improvement and to ensure that they satisfy course standards, training requirements, and objectives.
78
 
Core
Prepare and administer written, oral, and performance tests, and issue grades in accordance with performance.
77
 
Core
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
73
 
Core
Prepare instructional program objectives, outlines, and lesson plans.
71
 
Core
Confer with other teachers and professionals to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and development.
70
 
Core
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
67
 
Core
Enforce policies and rules governing students.
67
 
Core
Review instructional content, methods, and student evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses, and to develop recommendations for course revision, development, or elimination.
66
 
Core
Meet with other instructors to discuss individual students and their progress.
66
 
Core
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
62
 
Core
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
62
 
Core
Attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
62
 
Core
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, contests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
59
 
Core
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
57
 
Core
Select, order, and issue books, materials, and supplies for courses or projects.
77
 
Supplemental
Assign and grade class work and homework.
73
 
Supplemental
Conduct classes, workshops, and demonstrations, and provide individual instruction to teach topics and skills, such as cooking, dancing, writing, physical fitness, photography, personal finance, and flying.
71
 
Supplemental
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
68
 
Supplemental
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine their priorities for their children.
66
 
Supplemental
Schedule class times to ensure maximum attendance.
66
 
Supplemental
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
63
 
Supplemental
Observe and evaluate the performance of other instructors.
58
 
Supplemental
Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
56
 
Supplemental
Participate in publicity planning and student recruitment.

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Worker Requirements

Education

How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation? Respondents said:

  • Master’s degree required for some jobs
  • Post-secondary certificate required for some jobs
  • Bachelor’s degree required for some jobs

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Worker Characteristics

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Occupational InterestInterest
100
 
Social — Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
52
 
Artistic — Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.

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Workforce Characteristics

Wages & Employment Trends

Median wages (2023)
$21.79 hourly, $45,330 annual
State wages
Local wages
Employment (2022)
354,700 employees
Projected growth (2022-2032)
Average (2% to 4%)
Projected job openings (2022-2032)
44,100
State trends
Top industries (2022)
Educational Services (48% employed in this sector)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023 wage data external site and 2022-2032 employment projections external site. “Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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Job Openings on the Web

State job openings
Local job openings

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