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Elementary School Teacher

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AVG. SALARY

$50,290

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EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

What They Do

Elementary School Teachers Career Video

About This Career

Teaches academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.

This career is part of the Education and Training cluster Teaching/Training pathway.

A person in this career:

  • Establishes and enforces rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
  • Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Instructs students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
  • Confers with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
  • Prepares students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
  • Prepares materials and classrooms for class activities.
  • Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicates those objectives to students.
  • Provides a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
  • Guides and counsels students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
  • Observes and evaluates students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

People who do this job report that:

  • You would often handle loads up to 10 lbs., sometimes up to 20 lbs. You might do a lot of walking or standing, or you might sit but use your arms and legs to control machines, equipment or tools.
  • Work in this occupation requires being inside most of the time
  • Work in this occupation involves standing more than one-third of the time

Working in this career involves (physical activities):

  • Seeing clearly at a distance
  • Seeing clearly up close
  • Speaking clearly enough to be able to be understood by others
  • Identifying and understanding the speech of another person

Work Hours and Travel

  • Overtime work

Specialty and Similar Careers

Careers that are more detailed or close to this career:

  • Art Teacher — Instructs pupils in art, such as painting, sketching, designing, and sculpturing.
  • Classroom Teacher
  • Elementary Education Teacher
  • Elementary Teacher
  • Teacher — Plans, organizes and implements an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
  • Educator

Contact

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