Adult Literacy and High School Equivalency Diploma Teachers
Working Conditions
Adult literacy and high school equivalency diploma teachers held about 77,500 jobs in 2014. The industries that employed the most adult literacy and high school equivalency diploma teachers were as follows:
Elementary and secondary schools; state, local, and private
29%
Junior colleges; state, local, and private
28
Other schools and instruction; state, local, and private
11
Healthcare and social assistance
7
Colleges, universities, and professional schools; state, local, and private
4
Students in adult literacy and high school equivalency programs attend classes by choice. As a result, they are often highly motivated, which can make teaching them rewarding and satisfying.
Work Schedules
Classes are held at times when students are not at work, so many teachers work in the mornings and evenings. Many adult literacy and high school equivalency diploma teachers work part time.