Occupation
Adult education instructor
Teaches adults who are returning to study, whether for basic skills, a qualification, or personal interest. Designs sessions that fit around work and family commitments, and works with groups whose backgrounds, prior schooling, and confidence vary widely.
Also known as: Adult learning tutor · Continuing education instructor · Community education instructor
Occupation content
Part of Education and training
What the work involves
- Assess incoming learners' starting points and goals
- Plan and deliver sessions for mixed-ability adult groups
- Adapt pace and material for learners returning after a long break from study
- Mark coursework and give practical, specific feedback
- Maintain enrolment, attendance, and completion records
- Refer learners to support services, funding advice, or next-step programs
How people commonly enter
- Subject qualification plus an adult teaching or training certificate
- College diploma or degree combined with occupational experience in the subject
- Progression from a workplace or community-based training role
Typical training: Certificate or college diploma
Licensing: Regulated in some jurisdictions — confirm the current requirement with the regulator in your province, state, or country.
Typical work context
Classroom · Public facing · Varied work · Team based · Remote capable
Related interests
Social (helping) · Investigative (analytical)
Related aptitude preparation
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Skills to practise
Practice suites
Related learning
Family-level learning links for Education and training.
Official sources
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- O*NET OnLine — Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors (25-3011.00) · United States
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- UK National Careers Service — Explore careers · United Kingdom
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- Canada Job Bank — Career planning (Employment and Social Development Canada) · Canada
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Canada Job Bank Career Planning · Canada · Current official profile; consult source for its release period
Education and training: licensing
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