Elementary School Teacher
Duties/Responsibilities
Kindergarten and Elementary school teachers prepare younger students for future schooling by teaching them the basics of subjects such as math and reading. They observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Teachers provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
Salary/Wage potential
In May 2010, the median annual wage of kindergarten teachers was $48, 800 and for elementary school teachers it was $51, 660.
Job outlook
Employment is expected to grow 17% from 2010 to 2020, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Growth is expected b/c of both declines in student-teacher ratios and increase in enrollment.
Advancement opportunities/related jobs
Accountants, sales managers, database administrators, chemists, high school teachers, and criminal investigators.
Skills Required
Teaching others how to do something, talking to others to imply information effectively, learning strategies, active listening, monitoring, critical thinking, and understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Education needed
Kindergarten and Elementary school teachers must have at least a bachelor's degree. In addition, public school teachers must have a state-issued certification or license.
Average Working schedule
Many kindergarten and elementary school teachers work the traditional 10-month school year, with a 2-month break during the summer. Some teachers may teach summer programs. Teachers in districts with a year-round schedule typically work 8 weeks in a row, are on break for 1 week, and have a 5-week midwinter break.
Working Locations
The (TEAC), founded in 1997, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving academic degree programs for professional educators, those who will teach and lead in schools pre-K through grade 12. The goal is to support and care for qualified professional educators.
Website: http://www.teac.org/
Location: 101 Willard Hall, Newark, DE 19716
Phone: (302) 831- 0400