An elementary school teacher needs a minimum of a bachelor's degree and teaches subjects like reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. They make lesson plans, work with parents, and grade work outside of classroom hours. Teachers start around $30,300-$45,500 annually and experienced teachers average $72,700. The document provides an interview with a current elementary school ESOL teacher who teaches at the pre-school to 5th grade level and details her responsibilities and qualifications for the career.

1. Elementary School TeacherBy: Olivia Weiss

2. Salary of an Elementary School TeacherStarting salary goes from about $30,300 to $45,500 with more experienced teachers averaging about $72,700Teachers with a Bachelors degree make around $30,300 and teachers with a masters degree make around 45,500 and up.

3. Minimum Education LevelBachelors degree You have to take courses in English, math, science, and government to prepare.

4. Scanskills NeededCommunicationTeachingGood ideasHelperSpeak clearlyListen carefullyIdentify related facts

5. More Interesting Facts1.5 million teachers are employed a year.More teachers are needed in urban and suburban areas.There are many different types of teachers such as:Special EducationElementary SchoolMiddle Schooland High SchoolSpecific subjects are math, science, English, reading, social studies, and many more.

6. What does the person do in this career?Teachers teach many different students, different subjects, and get to know all the studentsThey make lesson plansWork with parents regarding their childGrade school work on their own timeHave meetings with other teachers on professional daysThe possible subjects they can teach are:Reading, writing, math, science, social studies, history, and many more

7. Interview With Betsy Siaurusaitis:

8. All about Mrs. SiaurusaitisShe went to Salisbury University.She teaches at Rockwell Elementary School.The subject she teaches is ESOL (which means English As A Second Language).It is Pre-school and grades 3 through 5.

9. Basic Facts on TeachingResponsibilities are that every student has to learn the curriculum and each student has to reach their potential.A good personality for the job is that they have to be energetic, patient, flexible, and you have to like kids.Another interesting fact is that you influence kids when you teach them and that watching them learn is rewarding.

10. An Elementary School Teacher is a good career to choose because you get to interact with many different people, you get to learn new things, and teach these things to children. By: Olivia Weiss