Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Elementary school teachers instruct students from the first through sixth or eighth grades. They develop teaching outlines and lesson plans, give lectures, facilitate discussions and activities, keep class attendance records, assign homework, and evaluate student progress. Most teachers work with one group of children throughout the day, teaching several subjects and supervising such activities as lunch and recess. Nearly 1.6 million elementary school teachers (excluding those who specialize in special education) are employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
DeclinePersonality Traits
Helpful
Social
Problem-Solving
Career Ladder
School Principal or College Professor
Senior or Mentor Teacher
Elementary School Teacher
Teaching Assistant or Student Teacher
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