Career fit quiz

Is Adult Education Teacher the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the adult education teacher career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the adult education teacher job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I like teaching adults
Statement 2 of 8I enjoy working with diverse cultures
Statement 3 of 8I’m patient
Statement 4 of 8I want flexible hours
Statement 5 of 8I want to help people change their lives
Statement 6 of 8I can teach mixed levels
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 4 years plus certificates training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $61,540 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Adult basic and secondary education and ESL instructors teach adults reading, writing, math and English skills, and help them earn high school equivalency credentials.

  • Assess adult learners’ skills
  • Plan lessons for mixed levels
  • Teach reading, writing and math
  • Teach English language skills
  • Prepare students for GED or HiSET exams

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