Pathway: Teaching
Job: Elementary School Teacher
Elementary School Teachers act as facilitators, using interactive type discussions and hands-on learning to help students learn and apply concepts. Teachers provide the tools and environment for students to develop the skills of interacting and solving problems. Most elementary teachers instruct one grade level in several subjects. They design classroom presentations to meet student needs and abilities.
Necessary Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Often a special license or certification by the state
Helpful High School Courses
Art, Computer Applications, English, Mathematics, Music, Physical Science, Social Science
Working Conditions
- Work a 40-hour work week and a ten-month school year
- Work in classrooms with occasional field trips or extra curricular activities
- Work can be frustrating when dealing with unmotivated students
- Work may require coping with unruly student behavior
- Work may deal with large class size and a heavy workload
Salary Range
- 2003, Delaware average annual salary,
$49,500
Career Ladder Information
- Advanced Degrees lead to more pay and administrative positions and/or specialist
- Senior teachers with experience may mentor less experience teacher
- Must continue a life-long learning process, staying abreast of new technology and instructional methods
Personal Qualities and Interests
You:
- Like children
- Have a strong interest in the development of children
- Are able to communicate well
- Inspire trust and confidence, and motivate students
- Are enthusiastic and energetic
- Are well organized, patient, dependable and creative
Did you know?
All 50 states require public school teachers to be licensed. Licensing is not a requirement for teaching in private schools.
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