National
| Median wages (2008) |
$49,330 annual |
| Employment (2006) |
1,540,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2006-2016) |
Faster than average (14% to 20%)
|
| Projected need (2006-2016) |
545,000 additional employees |
25-2021.00 - Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Teach pupils in public or private schools at the elementary level basic academic, social, and other formative skills.
Sample of reported job titles:
Teacher, Elementary Teacher, Classroom Teacher, Art Teacher, Educator, Elementary Education Teacher, Primary Teacher, Title One Reading Teacher, Reading Recovery Teacher
Tasks
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Assign and grade class work and homework.
- Read books to entire classes or small groups.
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
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Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
| Desktop computers |
| Intercom systems |
| Laser printers — Computer laser printers |
| Photocopiers — Photocopying equipment |
| Prisms |
Technology used in this occupation:
| Electronic mail software — Email software; Microsoft Outlook |
| Graphics or photo imaging software — Graphics software |
| Office suite software — Microsoft Office software |
| Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint |
| Word processing software — Microsoft Word |
