Typical Tasks
Demonstrate activities to children.
Read books to entire classes or to small groups.
Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their ages and perceptual skills.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Social
Working with people
Artistic
Conceptual, Creative Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Integrity
Self-Control
Dependability
Concern for Others
Adaptability/Flexibility
Cooperation
What key skills are needed for this job?
Speaking
Instructing
Active Listening
Learning Strategies
Coordination
Social Perceptiveness
Expected 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.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Common Activities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
