College Vocational Education Teachers
On the Job
College Vocational Education Teachers teach courses to students who have graduated or left high school. They might work as industrial, commercial, or government training instructors. They may prepare people to work with industrial machinery, communications, or transportation equipment.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Apply multiple teaching methods.
- Teach vocational courses.
- Tutor students who need extra assistance.
- Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
- Select educational materials or equipment.
- Advise students on academic or career matters.
- Schedule instructional activities.
- Create technology-based learning materials.
- Maintain student records.
- Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.
Typical Working Conditions
- Frequent contact with others.
- Working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
- Freedom to make decisions without supervision.
- The freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals.
- Coordinating or leading others.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
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