http://www.cacareerzone.org/graphic/ip/index.html - stole from Joshua's blog! =P
I only picked one of the professions offered I found most interesting to me. =)
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
Job Definition
Teach or instruct courses other than those that normally lead to an occupational objective or degree. Courses may include self-improvement, nonvocational, and nonacademic subjects. Teaching may or may not take place in a traditional educational institution.
Interests
Social - Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
Tasks
Write instructional articles on designated subjects.
Select, order, and issue books, materials, and supplies for courses or projects.
Observe and evaluate the performance of other instructors.
Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress, and to determine their priorities for their children.
Review instructional content, methods, and student evaluations in order to assess strengths and weaknesses, and to develop recommendations for course revision, development, or elimination.
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
Assign and grade class work and homework.
Schedule class times to ensure maximum attendance.
Prepare and administer written, oral, and performance tests, and issue grades in accordance with performance.
Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.
Confer with other teachers and professionals to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and development.
Meet with other instructors to discuss individual students and their progress.
Attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, contests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
Participate in publicity planning and student recruitment.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by administrative policy.
Prepare instructional program objectives, outlines, and lesson plans.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Enforce policies and rules governing students.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Prepare students for further development by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Instruct and monitor students in use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injury and damage.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.
Monitor students' performance in order to make suggestions for improvement, and to ensure that they satisfy course standards, training requirements, and objectives.
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.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Skills
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Knowledge
Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Education
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.
Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.
School Classes
Wages
In 2006, the California average annual wage was:
$20,829 for entry level workers, and $49,279 for experienced workers.
Outlook
During 2006, there were approximately 34,100 people employed in this field in CA.
We estimate that in 2016 there will be 41,300 employed in CA. This represents an increase of 720 new positions each year (1.90%). Additionally, 420 jobs per year will become available due to employee turnover.
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