Adult and Vocational Education Teachers

Adult and vocational education teachers teach basic academic subjects to adults who did not finish high school or are learning to speak English, help prepare post-high school students and other adults for specific occupations, and provide personal enrichment. Adult education teachers offer basic education courses, such as reading and writing, or continuing education courses, such as literature and music. Vocational education teachers offer courses to prepare adults for specific occupations, such as data processors or automobile mechanics. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, approximately 36,890 adult basic and secondary education and literacy teachers and instructors, along with 90,070 career/technical education teachers, were employed in the United States in May 2023.

Salary Range

$25,000 to $100,000+

Minimum Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

Certification/License

Required

Outlook

Decline

Personality Traits

Helpful

Organized

Social

Career Ladder

School Administrator or Director of a Vocational Guidance Program

Experienced Adult/Vocational Education Teacher

Entry-Level Adult/Vocational Education Teacher