Job Responsibilities
I instruct 17 - 21 year-olds in subjects covered by the GED
exam, science, social studies, reading, math, and writing. Also
serve as a counselor on occassion.
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Uppers
Respect from my superiors. I am left alone to select the proper curriculum for
each of my students. There is no one "looking over my shoulder" asking me to
justify everything I do.
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Downers
The uncertainty of some of my students. All are at-risk
students, many with criminal convictios. Most are here because
they want to be, but some must be here as a condition of their
probation.
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Lifestyle
My work hours are the usual 8 to 5, Monday to Friday. Usual holidays off. Dress
code is very relaxed, almost nonexistant.
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Compensation
The compensation is less than I would be recieving as a public
school teacher and the hours are longer. I do not have the
summer off, as my program is year-round.
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Advice to Jobseekers
Must be flexible and willing to compromise. You must have the
ability to adjust daily to the attitudes and problems of the
students everyday. Unfortunately, I do not see the need for this
type of position to go away anttime soon.
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