Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in childcare, family relations, finance, nutrition, and related subjects pertaining to home management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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Salary Information
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary: $77,280 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Evaluate student work. | Analysis |
| Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs. | Analysis |
| Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress. | Analysis |
| Research topics in area of expertise. | Analysis |
| Evaluate performance of educational staff. | Analysis |
| Guide class discussions. | Communication |
| Teach social science courses at the college level. | General |
| Prepare tests. | General |
| Advise students on academic or career matters. | General |
| Select educational materials or equipment. | General |
| Order instructional or library materials or equipment. | General |
| Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise. | General |
| Promote educational institutions or programs. | General |
| Perform student enrollment or registration activities. | General |
| Serve on institutional or departmental committees. | General |
| Plan community programs or activities for the general public. | General |
| Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials. | General |
| Direct department activities. | General |
| Write grant proposals. | General |
| Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies. | General |
| Develop instructional materials. | Development |
| Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization. | Development |
| Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge. | Development |
| Develop instructional objectives. | Development |
| Maintain student records. | Maintenance |
| Monitor performance of organizational members or partners. | Maintenance |
| Supervise student research or internship work. | Management |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Google Docs | Word processing software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Zoom | Video conferencing software |
| Learning management system LMS | Computer based training software |
| Blackboard Learn | Computer based training software |
| Calendar and scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Collaborative editing software | Word processing software |
| Course management system software | Computer based training software |
| DOC Cop | Information retrieval or search software |
| Desire2Learn LMS software | Computer based training software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Image scanning software | Optical character reader OCR or scanning software |
| Sakai CLE | Computer based training software |
| Social computing tools | Web page creation and editing software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| iParadigms Turnitin | Information retrieval or search software |
| Database management systems | Data base management system software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Family Life Educator | National Council on Family Relations | Not Available |
| Certified Personal and Family Finance Educator | American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences | Not Available |
| Certified in Family and Consumer Sciences | American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences | Not Available |