GED Instructor Requirements
The General Educational Developmental Tests, commonly called the GED, measures an individual's academic knowledge. When people successfully complete the test, which is developed by the American Council of Education, they're awarded, depending on the state, a diploma or certificate. The GED instructors who help students prepare for the five test areas, which include writing skills, math, social studies, science and reading, must meet certain requirements.
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Degrees Needed
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States vary as to what type of degree an individual needs to become a GED instructor. Although a bachelor's degree in any subject is generally accepted, some states, such as New York, prefer a master's degree and expect the candidate to be a certified teacher in the particular subject she will teach. For example, in some instances a GED teacher will need a degree in secondary education with a major in English in order to be hired to teach the writing and reading skills required by the GED. According to Distance Learning, because opportunities for teaching the GED are not limited to public schools, some programs, such as private adult learning programs, may only consider candidates with a master's degree in adult education.
Teaching Experience
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In lieu of a teaching degree, individuals with a college degree of any kind can apply to teach the GED by using certain types of work experience as qualifications. For example, leadership roles in all-adult organizations in which the individual played an instructional role could be considered applicable experience. Jobs in which an individual led sales training sessions, for example, might be considered valuable experience for teaching the GED.
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Alternate Experience
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In lieu of a teaching degree, individuals with a college degree of any kind can apply to teach the GED by using certain types of work experience as qualifications. For example, leadership roles in all-adult organizations in which the individual played an instructional role could be considered applicable experience. Jobs in which an individual led sales training sessions, for example, might be considered valuable experience for teaching the GED.
Other Qualifications
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Competent communication skills are vital for those teaching the GED; knowledge of a second language spoken in the community is considered an asset as well. Prospective teachers should be familiar with the community, so that they can provide assistance to students in locating resources and furthering their education. Individuals who are able to motivate others and work with people from a variety of backgrounds make strong candidates for GED instructor positions.
Variable Requirements
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there is a wide variety of requirements for GED teachers from state to state. Some states require specific training for GED instructors, whether as a private tutor, a public school employee or a continuing education professional or in another capacity. Because state requirements vary so dramatically, an individual should not make the assumption that if she qualifies for the job in one state she would qualify in another.
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