To become an elementary school teacher, one needs a bachelor's degree in elementary education which takes 4 years. A master's degree is required to become a principal. Teachers must also obtain a state license and sometimes complete an internship. The median salary for an elementary school teacher is $53,400 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employment in this field is expected to grow 12% by 2022 as student enrollment and retirements increase. Central Connecticut State University, Eastern Connecticut State University, and University of Hartford offer programs to become an elementary school teacher.

1. Elementary School
Teachers
by Nafisa Wahed

2. Educational requirements
● Bachelor’s degree in Elementary
Education
● 4 years
● Master’s degree is needed to
become a principal

3. Other requirements
● state license
● sometimes an internship

4. Salary
● Median annual salary was $53,400 in
2012 according to the U.S Bureau of
Labor Statistics(BLS).
● Schools may pay teachers who have
earned a master’s degree a higher
salary.

5. Job Outlook
● Employment is projected to grow 12 percent
from 2012 to 2022
● the number of students enrolling in
elementary school is expected to increase so
more teachers will be required
● a significant number of older teachers are
expected to reach retirement age between
2012 and 2022

6. Universities
● Central Connecticut State University
(CCSU) in New Britain,CT.
● Eastern Connecticut State University
(ECSU) in Willimantic,CT.
● University of Hartford(UHART) in West
Hartford CT.

7. Duties
● prepare younger students for future schooling by teaching
them basic subjects such as math and reading
● plan games, crafts, and activities
● instruct students individually and in groups
● adapt teaching methods to meet varying needs
● establish and enforce rules for behavior
● assign and grade classwork and homework
● observe and evaluate students performance, behavior,
social development and health.
● talk to parents

8. Skills needed
● how to encourage and communicate well with young
children
● high level of patience
● instructing- teaching others how to do something
● speaking- talking to convey information effectively
● learning strategies- selecting methods for teaching
● active listening- full attention and understanding
● social perceptiveness-aware of reactions
● service orientation- looking to help people

9. Teaching

10. Teaching
Hear from elementary school teacher
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=4FwNAcjtBxk

11. Sources
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/kindergarten-and-elementary-
school-teachers.htm
http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/elementary-school-teacher
http://colleges.collegetoolkit.
com/colleges/browse/majors/connecticut/9/byid/education/13.1202.aspx
http://education-portal.com/elementary_school_teachers_requirements.html