Careers in Education, Training, and Library

Library Technicians

Education, Training, and Library

Assist librarians by helping readers in the use of library catalogs, databases, and indexes to locate books and other materials; and by answering questions that require only brief consultation of standard reference. Compile records; sort and shelve books or other media; remove or repair damaged books or other media; register patrons; and check materials in and out of the circulation process. Replace materials in shelving area (stacks) or files. Includes bookmobile drivers who assist with providing services in mobile libraries.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Farm and Home Management Educators

Education, Training, and Library

Instruct and advise individuals and families engaged in agriculture, agricultural-related processes, or home management activities. Demonstrate procedures and apply research findings to advance agricultural and home management activities. May develop educational outreach programs. May instruct on either agricultural issues such as agricultural processes and techniques, pest management, and food safety, or on home management issues such as budgeting, nutrition, and child development.

Requires a Master's Degree or above

Instructional Coordinators

Education, Training, and Library

Develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology into instruction in order to provide guidelines to educators and instructors for developing curricula and conducting courses. May train and coach teachers. Includes educational consultants and specialists, and instructional material directors.

Requires a Master's Degree or above

Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education

Education, Training, and Library

Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher with instructional duties. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Teaching Assistants, Special Education

Education, Training, and Library

Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher to provide academic, social, or life skills to students who have learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

Education, Training, and Library

Assist faculty or other instructional staff in postsecondary institutions by performing instructional support activities, such as developing teaching materials, leading discussion groups, preparing and giving examinations, and grading examinations or papers.

Requires a Master's Degree or above

Teaching Assistants, All Other

Education, Training, and Library

All teaching assistants not listed separately.

No requirement is specified

Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other

Education, Training, and Library

All educational instruction and library workers not listed separately.

No requirement is specified