Elementary School Teacher
Rachel Galassini
Job Description
A typical day consists of:
- teaching students
- planning lesson plans
- grading papers
- attending administrative meetings
- guiding tutorials
- parent interaction
- assisting in clubs or afterschool duties
Working Conditions
- on your feet
- sitting at desks
- kneeling to get on the same level as younger/shorter students
- school hours, sometimes extended
- can get stressful
Training/Education Requirements
- Bachelor's degree is minimum
- must meet state requirements
- complete a teacher state requirement course
- renew certificate
Personal Characteristics
- warm/enthusiastic/caring
- respectful
- innovative
- patient
- observant
- flexible
- uplifting
- supportive
- communication skills
Earnings and job outlook
- median wage: $54,890 annually
- average projected growth (8%-10%)
- projected job openings: 378,700