Adult and Vocational Education Teachers

Adult education classes are often held at high schools; if this is the case at your school, take the opportunity to discuss career questions with teachers before or after a class. You may also get the opportunity to observe one of these classes. Some of your high school teachers may be teaching adult or vocational education courses in the evenings; talk to them about the difference between teaching high school and teaching in an adult education program. Registering for a continuing education or vocational education course is another way of discovering the skills and disciplines needed to succeed in this field; if you are interested in a particular subject not taught at your school, seek out classes at community colleges.

Your school may have a peer tutoring program that would introduce you to the teaching requirements. You could also volunteer to assist in special educational activities at a nursing home, church, synagogue, mosque, or community center.