Self-Enrichment Teachers
Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed
Teach or instruct individuals or groups for the primary purpose of self-enrichment or recreation, rather than for an occupational objective, educational attainment, competition, or fitness.
Median pay: $46,800/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +3.7% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 51,400 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Prepare students for further development by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by administrative policy.
• Monitor students' performance to make suggestions for improvement and to ensure that they satisfy course standards, training requirements, and objectives.
• Prepare and administer written, oral, and performance tests, and issue grades in accordance with performance.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
What's the median pay for Self-Enrichment Teachers?
The median pay for Self-Enrichment Teachers is $46,800 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Self-Enrichment Teachers?
Employment for Self-Enrichment Teachers is projected to change +3.7% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Self-Enrichment Teachers?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Self-Enrichment Teachers?
About 51,400 openings per year, on average, over the decade.