Adult basic education teacher vs teacher-in-training

The differences between adult basic education teachers and teachers-in training can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both an adult basic education teacher and a teacher-in-training. Additionally, an adult basic education teacher has an average salary of $51,268, which is higher than the $37,214 average annual salary of a teacher-in-training.

The top three skills for an adult basic education teacher include social studies, mathematics and math. The most important skills for a teacher-in-training are classroom management, K-12, and powerpoint.

Adult basic education teacher vs teacher-in-training overview

	Adult Basic Education Teacher	Teacher-In-Training
Yearly salary	$51,268	$37,214
Hourly rate	$24.65	$17.89
Growth rate	-6%	2%
Number of jobs	60,628	132,725
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 65%	Bachelor's Degree, 61%
Average age	43	46
Years of experience	4	4

Adult basic education teacher vs teacher-in-training salary

Adult basic education teachers and teachers-in training have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Adult Basic Education Teacher	Teacher-In-Training
Average salary	$51,268	$37,214
Salary range	Between $35,000 And $74,000	Between $24,000 And $56,000
Highest paying City	San Lorenzo, CA	New York, NY
Highest paying state	California	New York
Best paying company	The Institutes	World Learning
Best paying industry	Government	Education

Differences between adult basic education teacher and teacher-in-training education

There are a few differences between an adult basic education teacher and a teacher-in-training in terms of educational background:

	Adult Basic Education Teacher	Teacher-In-Training
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 65%	Bachelor's Degree, 61%
Most common major	Elementary Education	Education
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Adult basic education teacher vs teacher-in-training demographics

Here are the differences between adult basic education teachers' and teachers-in training' demographics:

	Adult Basic Education Teacher	Teacher-In-Training
Average age	43	46
Gender ratio	Male, 32.6% Female, 67.4%	Male, 34.8% Female, 65.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.1% Unknown, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 14.0% Asian, 4.5% White, 64.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 7.1% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 10.2% Asian, 11.6% White, 65.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
LGBT Percentage	12%	16%

Differences between adult basic education teacher and teacher-in-training duties and responsibilities

Adult basic education teacher example responsibilities.

Lead debates with advance students on topics including globalization, economics, and political history.
Assist student learning in study skills, learning strategies, reading comprehension, essay writing and math.
Organize different activities to promote interest in the English language.
Remain up-to-date with developments in field through participation in professional conferences and reading of periodicals and other literature.
Maintain online instruction for HSE students using PLATO software.
Advise and prepare students regarding citizenship relate issues.

Teacher-in-training example responsibilities.

Assist in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent.
Lead debates with advance students on topics including globalization, economics, and political history.
Report and communicate progress to head of yoga teachers training program.
Conduct in-service training to the teaching staff on the learning disable student.
Write IEP goals and objectives base on assessment and diagnostic tests results.
Work with various ministries inside and outside the church for ministry and outreachopportunities.

Adult basic education teacher vs teacher-in-training skills

Common adult basic education teacher skills

Social Studies, 18%
Mathematics, 15%
Math, 14%
Instructional Materials, 12%
Student Attendance, 7%
Curriculum Frameworks, 6%

Common teacher-in-training skills

Classroom Management, 24%
K-12, 15%
PowerPoint, 15%
Staff Development, 13%
Student Achievement, 11%
Student Engagement, 5%

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