About This Career Path
Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.
Education & Training
Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Average
$51,150
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$37,790
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$47,960
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$63,670
ANNUAL
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
25,170
Projected job openings through 2032
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
Substitute Teacher
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Teacher
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Assistant Principal
Supporting Programs
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
01
Instruct students individually and in groups, using teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
02
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students.
03
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or with special academic interests.
04
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
05
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
06
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
07
Read books to entire classes or small groups.
08
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
09
Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
10
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
SKILL
Instructing
SKILL
Learning Strategies
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
Education & Training
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