What do kindergarten and elementary school teachers do?
They instruct young students in basic subjects, such as math and reading, in order to prepare them for middle school.
Responsibilities Include:
- Create lesson plans to teach students subjects, such as reading, science, and math
- Teach students how to interact with others
- Observe students to evaluate their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses
- Instruct an entire class or smaller groups of students
- Grade students’ assignments
- Communicate with parents or guardian about their child’s progress
- Work with students individually to help them overcome specific learning challenges
- Prepare students for standardized tests required by the state
- Develop and enforce classroom rules to teach children proper behavior
- Supervise children outside of the classroom—for example, during lunchtime or recess
Job Outlook:
Overall employment of kindergarten and elementary school teachers is projected to grow 4 percent from 2019 to 2029, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
More information: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/kindergarten-and-elementary-school-teachers.htm
$59,420
Median Annual Pay
$32.13 | Hourly
High-End Earners
$97,900
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