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Adult Literacy / Numeracy Teacher

OSCA 259931

Employed

750

Part-time share

49.1%

Female share

60.4%

Median age

55 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Adult Literacy / Numeracy Teacher is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

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About this career

Teaches literacy, numeracy and digital literacy to adults in a range of settings, including adult education facilities, workplaces, libraries, community organisations, correctional facilities and homes.

What they typically do

  • Assesses learners' needs, develops personalised learning plans and goals, and identifies barriers to learning
  • Identifies core literacy, numeracy and digital skills that underpin vocational courses and workplace tasks
  • Customises teaching methodologies to suit different types of learners and correspond to their learning goals
  • Delivers contextualised teaching and learning programs and resources
  • Conducts classes, tutorials, presentations and practical activities to teach literacy, numeracy and digital skills to individuals and small groups
  • Ensures interactions with learners and the learning programs being delivered are respectful, culturally appropriate and trauma informed
  • Assesses learners' progress and adapts programs and resources to improve outcomes
  • Informs learners of their progress, and prepares reports for Managers and leaders of organisations, institutions and communities
  • Provides advice to other parts of learners' networks such as vocational teachers, work supervisors and/or case managers as required
  • Conducts audits of literacy, numeracy and digital skills within organisations, institutions and communities

Where they work

Education and Training

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Adult Literacy / Numeracy Teacher.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.