K6 Education

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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Associate of Science in Education Elementary Education K-6 – SAU

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