This document summarizes information about a career as an elementary school teacher. It outlines the education required, which is typically a 4-year undergraduate degree from an accredited university. It also lists related occupations like principal, teacher's assistant, and guidance counselor. The average salary for an elementary teacher in Indiana is $50,488 annually, with starting salaries around $30,844. Skills and interests needed include enjoying working with children, having patience, and being organized. The author is interested in becoming a teacher because they like being around kids and helping to educate future generations.

1. By: Meredith Daunhauer Career Project A C B

2. Career Area Elementary Teacher Education

3. Related Occupations Principal Teacher’s Assistant Superintendent Guidance Counselor Early Childhood Teacher

4. Job Description Elementary education teachers provide an educational environment for students to learn. They make a program to help students achieve academic goals. They teach the state standards in a variety or subjects.

5. Education/Training Minimum- 4 year undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university Continuing education through graduate classes and specialized training in workshops

6. Earnings Per Year The average salary in Indiana is $50,488 a year The starting salary is $30,844 a year

7. Colleges that Provide this Degree Bellarmine University University of Evansville Purdue University Oakland City University Murray State University

8. Skills or Interests Needed Enjoy being around kids Self Discipline Patience Organization Flexible planner Caring Creative Willingness to learn

9. Why am I Interested? I want to be a teacher because I enjoy being around kids. I think it would be fun to be around them all day and teach them new things. I want to help pass along things to future generations.

10. Info Pictures http://www.sevenstaracademy.org http://teacherportal.com/salary/Indiana-teacher-salary http://www.doe.in.gov/data/ http://www.a2zcolleges.com/Majors/ Clipart Sources