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Occupational Report for Self-Enrichment Education Teachers (25-3021) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Teach or instruct courses other than those that normally lead to an occupational objective or degree. Courses may include self-improvement, nonvocational, and nonacademic subjects. Teaching may or may not take place in a traditional educational institution.

Employment Outlook for Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow somewhat faster than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings for Self-Enrichment Education Teachers There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information for Self-Enrichment Education Teachers No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $9.51 $11.82 $16.48 $24.60 $31.31 $18.94 $39,389
Multnomah / Washington 9.69 12.84 20.92 26.73 39.19 22.02 45,811
Lane 9.49 13.17 16.99 23.39 29.96 18.40 38,264
Jackson / Josephine 9.84 11.39 15.11 25.07 30.66 18.11 37,679
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 1,431 1,727 296 20.7% 30 19 49
Multnomah / Washington 610 735 125 20.5% 13 8 21
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 174 201 27 15.5% 3 2 5
Jackson / Josephine 125 143 18 14.4% 2 2 3
Clackamas 118 138 20 16.9% 2 2 4
Lane 93 113 20 21.5% 2 1 3
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 87 101 14 16.1% 1 1 3
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 86 115 29 33.7% 3 1 4
Klamath / Lake 34 42 8 23.5% 1 1 1
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 34 44 10 29.4% 1 1 2
Douglas 14 14 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Morrow / Umatilla 12 15 3 25.0% 0 0 1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 10 9 -1 -10.0% 0 0 0
Coos / Curry 7 9 2 28.6% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 7 8 1 14.3% 0 0 0
Grant / Harney / Malheur 5 6 1 20.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
Industry
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Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 1,431
Total, All Industries Private 1,181
Retail Trade Private 114
Electronics and Appliance Stores Private 24
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book, and Music Stores Private 72
Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Stores Private 72
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 15
Computer Systems Design and Related Services Private 15
Educational Services Private 585
Elementary and Secondary Schools Private 27
Business Schools and Computer and Management Training Private 60
Technical and Trade Schools Private 21
Other Schools and Instruction Private 474
Health Care and Social Assistance Private 100
Social Assistance Private 89
Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services Private 86
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Private 195
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries Private 27
Performing Arts Companies Private 27
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions Private 23
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries Private 145
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries Private 140
Other Services (except Public Administration) Private 156
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations Private 150
Religious Organizations Private 67
Social Advocacy Organizations Private 40
Civic and Social Organizations Private 42
Total, All Industries Local 248
Educational Services Local 156
Elementary and Secondary Schools Local 64
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Local 13
Public Administration Local 70
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 70
Educational Requirements for Self-Enrichment Education Teachers Workers must have related work experience to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with postsecondary training have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
  • Apply Field Experience To Classroom Teaching
  • Apply Motivational Techniques
  • Apply Teaching Techniques
  • Assess Educational Potential And Need
  • Communicate Student Progress
  • Convert Information Into Instructional Program
  • Develop Instructional Materials
  • Evaluate Student Performance
  • Make Presentations
  • Plan And Assign Duties To Employees
  • Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
  • Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
  • Provide Hunter Safety Training
  • Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
  • Teach Adult Literacy
  • Teach College Level Courses
  • Teach Flight School
  • Teach Music Skills
  • Teach Post-High School Non-College Courses
  • Teach Self-Improvement Or Self-Enrichment Courses
  • Understand Artistic Crafts Production Methods
  • Use Correct Grammar, Punctuation And Spelling
  • Use On-Line Search Techniques
Schools and Training Providers for Self-Enrichment Education Teachers The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Oregon State University
104 Kerr Administration Bldg.
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: (541) 737-0123
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Self-Enrichment Education Teachers No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Self-Enrichment Education Teachers matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, And Ged Teachers And Instructors 58%
Postsecondary Teachers, Except Graduate Teaching Assistants 57%
Teachers And Instructors, All Other 53%
Graduate Teaching Assistants 47%
Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 35%
Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 34%
Instructional Coordinators 28%
Audio-Visual Specialists, Education-Related 27%
Teacher Assistants 25%
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 24%