Elementary School Teacher

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Inspire young minds and shape future leaders in a dynamic learning environment.
Make a lasting impact by nurturing students' academic and social development.
Engage creativity and adaptability to meet diverse student needs and interests.

💰 Earn $76K-$107K

📚 Bachelor Degree

⏱️ 24–48 MONTH TRAINING

📈 -0.7% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.

Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Instruct students individually and in groups, using teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

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Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Career Prospects

Steady (Staying constant (within 1%))

Training Time

2 to 4 years

Job Openings

93,200 Annually

Median Earnings

$96,700 in California

$63,680 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Being creative or artistic
Relating with or serving others
Using data or completing tasks

You are skilled in 💫

Active Learning
Active Listening
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Speaking

You value 🙏

Accomplishing things
Having freedom
Personal relationships

Deep Dive

Elementary School Teacher

Explore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

Pathways to this Career

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-3 years

Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years

Hybrid College

A hybrid college combines online learning with the student support typically offered on college campuses, giving students flexibility and accessibility while still providing a comprehensive educational experience.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-5 years

Post-Bac Fellowship

A post-baccalaureate fellowship typically offers recent college graduates the opportunity to gain work experience, conduct research, and further develop their skills in a specific field, enhancing their qualifications for more advanced career opportunities.

🎓 Paid Work

⏱️ FINISH IN 1-3 years

Apprenticeship

An apprenticeship typically offers a combination of hands-on training and classroom instruction, leading to practical skills, industry-specific knowledge, and the potential for long-term employment in a specific trade or profession.

🎓 Paid Work

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-5 years