Elementary 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