Work-From-Home Job Spotlight: Adult Education Instructor

Each Thursday, I highlight a work-from-home job or business.

Position: Adult education instructor

Education: Most program require teachers to have at least a bachelor’s degree. For public school teaching, licenses through the state could be required.

Skills: The ability to communicate to adults and out-of-school youths in reading, writing, speaking English, and math to equip the students to solve problems, improve job opportunities and further their education.

Job outlook: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) says job opportunities should be favorable, particularly for teachers of English to speakers of other languages. “Employment of adult literacy and remedial education teachers is expected to grow by 15 percent through 2018, which is faster than the average for all occupations,” according to the BLS. Check out the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook for more details.

Possible employers: Universities, community colleges, municipalities adult education programs, churches and nonprofit organizations. You could even advertise your private tutoring services online and through some of these organizations.

Preparation: Make sure your license, if applicable, is up-to-date. Take some classes to brush up on the latest teaching techniques if you haven’t taught in a few years. Practice your class material on friends and family to help iron out any kinks in your presentations.
Get your foot in the door: Consider offering to teach one class section for free. Audit a few classes with the group with which you want to teach.

Until next time,

Sarah