What You'll Do

  • Prepare materials and classroom for class activities.
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
  • Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
  • Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  • Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
  • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
  • Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
  • Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
  • Assign and grade class work and homework.

Essential Skills

Instructing 4.5/5
Reading Comprehension 4.12/5
Active Listening 4.12/5
Speaking 4.12/5
Learning Strategies 4.12/5
Writing 4.0/5
Critical Thinking 4.0/5
Monitoring 4.0/5
Social Perceptiveness 4.0/5
Active Learning 3.88/5
Coordination 3.88/5
Service Orientation 3.75/5

Career Fit Overview

Use this summary to understand the kind of profile this role rewards. It helps you judge whether this career looks like a stronger match than your current role, a nearby move worth exploring, or a broader path to compare more seriously.

Top passions

  • Helper: Supporting people and making a difference matters to you.
  • Artist: Creating original work and expressing ideas feels natural.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.

Common styles

Dependability, Cooperation, Social Orientation, Optimism, Integrity

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Oral Expression 4.25/5
Oral Comprehension 4.12/5
Written Comprehension 4.12/5
Speech Clarity 4.12/5
Written Expression 4.0/5
Problem Sensitivity 4.0/5
Inductive Reasoning 4.0/5
Speech Recognition 4.0/5

Technologies & Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D Blackboard Learn Calendar and scheduling software Collaborative editing software Course management system software Desire2Learn LMS software DOC Cop Edmodo Edpuzzle Email software Google Docs Image scanning software iParadigms Turnitin Kahoot! Learning management system LMS Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word

Work Environment & Strengths

Common Strengths for This Career

  • Dependability (High importance: 4.77/5)
  • Cooperation (High importance: 4.51/5)
  • Social Orientation (High importance: 4.51/5)
  • Optimism (High importance: 4.48/5)
  • Integrity (High importance: 4.47/5)

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How to Become One

Most employers require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Some positions may also require experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level work to strengthen your candidacy.

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Also Known As

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