Adult and Vocational Education Teachers

In a typical work setting, adult and vocational education teachers:

Have a high level of contact with students.
Regularly speak in front of groups of people. Public speaking is required of all teachers.
Often work as part of a group or team of other teachers and educators.
Communicate regularly by telephone, e-mail, and in person. They also write letters and memos, but less often.
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Are responsible for the work outcomes and results of their students.
Are responsible for their students' health and safety while in training.
May be placed in conflict situations in which students may be rude or angry, perhaps about a grade or assignment.

Most often work indoors in classrooms, laboratories, or at work sites.
Work physically close to students, within several feet or inches, especially when helping them learn a specific task.

Make decisions that affect students and coworkers on a weekly basis. They rarely consult a supervisor before deciding a course of action.
Set nearly all their daily tasks and goals without talking to a supervisor first.
Must meet daily and weekly deadlines.
Must be very exact or highly accurate in performing the job.
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May repeat the same mental or physical tasks.