Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors - Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in remedial education classes, preparatory classes for the General Educational Development test, literacy, or English as a Second Language. Teaching may or may not take place in a traditional educational institution.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $51,080 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $24.56. The average wage in New Mexico is well below the national average. In New Mexico, the average hourly wage is $18.86 and most workers in this occupation earn between $13.08 and $21.74 per hour.
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| Area | Entry Wage | Average Wage | Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Annual | $51,080 | ||
| National Hourly | $24.56 | ||
| Statewide Annual | $27,215 | $39,224 | $45,228 |
| Statewide Hourly | $13.08 | $18.86 | $21.74 |
| Metro Areas | |||
| Albuquerque Annual | $25,323 | $34,277 | $38,754 |
| Hourly | $12.17 | $16.48 | $18.63 |
| Farmington Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe Annual | $30,207 | $48,679 | $57,915 |
| Hourly | $14.52 | $23.40 | $27.84 |
| Regions | |||
| Central Annual | $25,323 | $34,277 | $38,754 |
| Hourly | $12.17 | $16.48 | $18.63 |
| Eastern Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Northern Annual | $30,181 | $43,070 | $49,515 |
| Hourly | $14.51 | $20.71 | $23.81 |
| Southwestern Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
For more detailed information about New Mexico wages visit the Occupational Employment Statistics program website.
Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.
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New Mexico
2008 to 2018
In 2008 there were about - workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will have no growth by about percent and an estmated - will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation has little or no change. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about - openings each year for workers in this occupation.
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| Area | Estimated Employment 2008 | Projected Employment 2018 | Annual Percent Change | Total Annual Average Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | - | - | - | - |
| + Metro Areas | ||||
| Albuquerque | - | - | - | - |
| Farmington | - | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0 |
| Santa Fe | 60 | 80 | 2.45% | 2 |
| + Regions | ||||
| Central | - | - | - | - |
| Eastern | 50 | 60 | 1.80% | 1 |
| Northern | 260 | 300 | 1.70% | 5 |
| Southwestern | - | - | - | - |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors usually need Bachelor's Degree.
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 63% |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. | 19% |
| Master's Degree | 16% |
| High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) | 3% |
Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.
Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.
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| + American Public University System-Hollom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Website:http://www.amu.apus.edu/index.htm | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Master's Degree | Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Languag | |
| + Crownpoint Institute of Technology | ||
| Website:http://205.242.219.103/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Bilingual and Multilingual Education | |
| + Dine College Crownpoint Center | ||
| Website:http://www.dinecollege.edu/index.php | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; < 1 yr. | Bilingual and Multilingual Education | |
| + Dine College Shiprock | ||
| Website:http://www.dinecollege.edu/index.php | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; < 1 yr. | Bilingual and Multilingual Education | |
| + Navajo Technical College | ||
| Website:http://www.navajotech.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; < 1 yr. | Bilingual and Multilingual Education | |
| + UNM School of Continuing Education | ||
| Website:http://dce.unm.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; < 1 yr. | Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Languag | |
This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.
| License Title | Contact | Year | Number issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instructional Support Providers | NM Public Education Department - Professional Licensure Bureau 300 Don Gaspar, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 582-5821 www.ped.state.nm.us/Licensure/ | 2010 | |
| Teachers | NM Public Education Department - Professional Licensure Bureau 300 Don Gaspar, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 582-5821 www.ped.state.nm.us/Licensure/ | 2010 |
Other available certificates or credentials may also be desirable. Additional local licenses or permits may be required, and individual businesses may have specific employment requirements. Licensing information is collected through a variety of New Mexico-based resources and does NOT include federal licensing requirements.
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| Industry | Percent of Employed |
|---|---|
| Administrative and Support Services | 13.0% |
| Educational Services | 45.5% |
| Nursing and Residential Care Facilities | * |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Org | * |
| Social Assistance | * |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
- Adult Basic Education Instructor (ABE Instructor)
- Adult Basic Education Teacher (ABE Teacher)
- Adult Basic Studies Teacher
- Adult Education Instructor
- Adult Education Teacher
- Adult Educator
- Adult Literacy Teacher
- Adult School Teacher
- Bilingual Instructor
- Bilingual Teacher
- ESL Instructor (English as a Second Language Instructor)
- ESL Teacher (English as a Second Language Teacher)
- ESOL Instructor (English for Speakers of Other Languages Instructor)
- ESOL Teacher (English for Speakers of Other Languages Teacher)
- Family Literacy Coordinator
- GED Instructor (General Educational Development Instructor)
- GED Preparation Teacher (General Educational Development Preparation Teache
- GED Teacher (General Educational Development Teacher)
- Instructor
- Reading Specialist
- Reading Teacher
- Teacher
- Teacher, Adult Education
- Teacher, Adult Literacy
- Teacher, Remedial Reading, Math, or Other Subject