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What You Need to Know About Elementary School Teacher

Elementary School Teacher Definition Teach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills in public or private schools at the elementary level.

Elementary School Teacher Responsibilities

  • Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
  • Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
  • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
  • Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.

Elementary School Teacher Needed Skills

When polled, Elementary School Teachers say the following skills are most frequently used in their jobs:

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.

Learning Strategies: Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Types of Elementary School Teacher Jobs

  • Music Instructor
  • Band Teacher
  • Art Educator
  • Elementary Education Teacher
  • Educator

Is There Going to be Demand for Elementary School Teachers?

There were about 1,410,900 jobs for Elementary School Teacher in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 7.4% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 104,000 new jobs for Elementary School Teacher by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 112,800 job openings in this field each year.

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The states with the most job growth for Elementary School Teacher are Utah, Nevada, and Texas. Watch out if you plan on working in Vermont, Connecticut, or Maine. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

How Much Does an Elementary School Teacher Make?

The salary for Elementary School Teachers ranges between about $37,780 and $95,270 a year.

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Elementary School Teachers who work in California, New York, or Massachusetts, make the highest salaries.

How much do Elementary School Teachers make in each U.S. state?

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $49,850
Alaska $74,070
Arizona $44,430
Arkansas $48,560
California $80,100
Colorado $53,400
Connecticut $75,480
Delaware $63,040
District of Columbia $79,480
Florida $50,070
Georgia $56,360
Hawaii $61,240
Idaho $48,990
Illinois $62,140
Indiana $52,360
Iowa $54,500
Kansas $51,020
Kentucky $53,830
Louisiana $48,740
Maine $53,570
Maryland $71,060
Massachusetts $82,600
Michigan $66,180
Minnesota $64,950
Mississippi $43,860
Missouri $49,860
Montana $52,360
Nebraska $57,490
Nevada $56,970
New Hampshire $58,230
New Jersey $70,660
New Mexico $55,390
New York $83,010
North Carolina $46,500
North Dakota $55,860
Ohio $62,430
Oklahoma $40,450
Oregon $67,910
Pennsylvania $66,860
Rhode Island $71,990
South Carolina $51,240
South Dakota $43,140
Tennessee $52,610
Texas $56,520
Utah $59,880
Vermont $62,430
Virginia $67,610
Washington $65,180
West Virginia $44,890
Wisconsin $56,770
Wyoming $58,940

Tools & Technologies Used by Elementary School Teachers

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Elementary School Teachers:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Web browser software
  • Email software
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Graphics software
  • Blackboard
  • Children’s educational software

How to Become an Elementary School Teacher

Education needed to be an Elementary School Teacher:

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How many years of work experience do I need?

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Elementary School Teachers Sector

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The table below shows the approximate number of Elementary School Teachers employed by various industries.

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