Self-Enrichment Teachers
SOC Code: 25-3021 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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Self-Enrichment Teachers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Centro, CA | $37,939 | $65,728 | $93,496 | $121,285 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $39,166 | $55,203 | $71,261 | $87,298 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $36,379 | $53,082 | $69,763 | $86,466 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $38,834 | $53,851 | $68,890 | $83,907 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $38,334 | $53,394 | $68,453 | $83,512 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $41,434 | $55,370 | $69,306 | $83,242 |
| Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $23,462 | $43,243 | $63,024 | $82,805 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $41,496 | $55,245 | $69,014 | $82,763 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $52,458 | $61,901 | $71,344 | $80,787 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $38,750 | $52,666 | $66,581 | $80,496 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| The Russian School of Mathematics Inc. | 18 | $66,897 |
| The California Conservatory of Guitar | 13 | $104,560 |
| The Russian School of Mathematics, Inc. | 13 | $60,314 |
| Orpheus Academy of Music LLC | 12 | $41,448 |
| Ensemble Music Schools LLC | 6 | $100,533 |
| CalColor Academy Inc. | 6 | $49,867 |
| Su Escuela Language Academy LLC | 5 | $37,600 |
| Royal Music Academy LLC | 4 | $42,786 |
| LEGATO MUSIC SCHOOL | 3 | $114,400 |
| J&F Musician | 3 | $97,067 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | $50,473 |
| 2021 | 11 | $71,081 |
| 2022 | 5 | $58,371 |
| 2023 | 39 | $65,058 |
| 2024 | 51 | $63,078 |
| 2025 | 71 | $1,210,385 |
| 2026 | 2 | $48,744 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 3.6 | |
| Active Listening | 3.4 | |
| Learning Strategies | 3.4 | |
| Instructing | 3.4 | |
| Active Learning | 3.1 | |
| Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.1 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.1 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Education and Training | 4.3 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.5 |
| English Language | 3.2 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 2.5 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.5 |
| Psychology | 2.5 |
| Mathematics | 2.4 |
| Foreign Language | 2.4 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 34.7% |
| Some college | 18.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 18.1% |
| High school diploma | 13.5% |
| Associate's degree | 13.5% |
Typical Tasks
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Monitor students' performance to make suggestions for improvement and to ensure that they satisfy course standards, training requirements, and objectives.
- Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Prepare students for further development by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Enforce policies and rules governing students.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Adobe Acrobat Adobe Photoshop Hypertext markup language HTML Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Adobe Dreamweaver Blackboard software Corel Paint Shop Pro Educational software Email software Google Classroom Microsoft Internet Explorer
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