O*NET-SOC 25-3021.00

Self-Enrichment Teachers

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Speaking2.A.1.d3.6208/2019
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.3808/2019
Instructing2.B.1.e3.3808/2019
Learning Strategies2.A.2.c3.3808/2019
Active Learning2.A.2.b3.1208/2019
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.1208/2019

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.008/2019
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.8808/2019
Speech Clarity1.A.4.b.53.6208/2019
Speech Recognition1.A.4.b.43.2508/2019
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.1208/2019
Information Ordering1.A.1.b.63.1208/2019

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.Core8108/2019
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.Core8008/2019
Prepare students for further development by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.Core8108/2019
Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.Core8108/2019
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by administrative policy.Core8108/2019

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Social7.011/2023
Artistic4.1411/2023
Enterprising3.1811/2023
Conventional2.9911/2023
Investigative2.9511/2023
Realistic2.6111/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.