How much does a self-enrichment teacher make?

The median pay is $22.50 per hour — roughly $47,000 a year, with the real range running from about $14.45/hr (10th percentile) to $44.63/hr (90th percentile). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Do you need a degree to be a self-enrichment teacher?

The typical entry-level education is: High school diploma. Overall preparation level: medium preparation (Job Zone 3 of 5).

What does a self-enrichment teacher actually do all day?

Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. Prepare students for further development by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

Education

Self-Enrichment Teachers

Teach or instruct individuals or groups for the primary purpose of self-enrichment or recreation, rather than for an occupational objective, educational attainment, competition, or fitness.

What it pays
Self-Enrichment Teachers earn a median of $22.50/hr — about $47,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn $14.45/hr; the top 10% earn $44.63/hr. (Annual figures are approximate: hourly × 2,080.)

What you'd actually do

Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Prepare students for further development by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by administrative policy.
Monitor students' performance to make suggestions for improvement and to ensure that they satisfy course standards, training requirements, and objectives.

How you get there

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma. Overall preparation: medium preparation (Job Zone 3 of 5).

The feel of the work

You're around people constantly; it rewards working independently. (Compared against the other 818 careers in the guide.)

Working for yourself

About 16.8% of self-enrichment teachers are self-employed.

Who it tends to fit

This work tends to fit people who are people-focused, creative and take-charge.

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Quick questions

How much does a self-enrichment teacher make?: The median pay is $22.50 per hour — roughly $47,000 a year, with the real range running from about $14.45/hr (10th percentile) to $44.63/hr (90th percentile). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Do you need a degree to be a self-enrichment teacher?: The typical entry-level education is: High school diploma. Overall preparation level: medium preparation (Job Zone 3 of 5).
What does a self-enrichment teacher actually do all day?: Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. Prepare students for further development by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

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