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High School Equivalency Instructor (Avery County)
Career Insights for English / Language Arts Teacher
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What they do
An English or Language Arts Teacher teaches English in elementary to secondary schools. Focuses on English, writing, composition, literature, and critical analysis. In elementary school, language arts classes focus on basic reading, writing and linguistic / communication skills. In middle school, the English curriculum evolves and expands to include more complicated reading comprehension, such as fiction, poetry and essays. In teaching high school, the focus relies on developing analytical skills.
$65,194 / year median in North Carolina
+11% projected growth
Job Description
- Delivers engaging instructional activities and lessons for adult learners
- Discusses and helps set appropriate goals with each student (academic, employment, community)
- Contacts students regularly to encourage and support them in attending class
- Maintains accurate records and related paperwork to be submitted to the office in a punctual manner
- Sustains positive, professional relationships and communication with students as well as college staff
- Communicates effectively with the administrative team in person, through email, and by telephone
- Participates in staff development sessions, trainings, and other college functions as appropriate
- No outside class duties required
- Bachelor's degree required
- Working knowledge of personal computers and related software (email, web browser)
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Considerable discretion in the handling of confidential information and sensitive materials or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.