Job Research #1

Elementary School Teacher

Job Description and Activites-They design learning activities for students each day. They also test and record the progress of each student. They discuss these records with parents. Elementary teachers work about 36 hours a week in classrooms. Another 15 hours a week is spent grading papers and preparing lessons. They usually work about nine to ten months a year.
Education Needed- Students should take courses that meet college entrance requirements. Helpful high school courses would include Chemistry, Creative Writing, Foreign Language (minimum of two years), Geometry, and Literature.  To become certified, teachers must have a bachelor's degree in education. They then practice their skills by teaching in elementary schools under the supervision of certified teachers. A graduate degree is required for university faculty positions.
* Praxis I (or some other exam that tests your general academic skills)
* Core courses
* Personal statement
* Required general education courses
High School Courses
* Child Development and Parenting
* Education Methodology
* General Computer Applications
* Psychology
* Sociology
* Teacher Aide
* Teacher Assisting
Typical Course Work
* Child Psychology
* Curriculum and Instruction
* Diagnosis of Learning Disabilities
* Diversity in the Classroom
* Educational Psychology
* Exceptional Children
* Family, Community, and School Relations
* Guidance of Social Behavior
* Measurement and Evaluation
* Philosophy of Education
* School Health Education
* Teaching Strategies
* Technology in the Classroom
Career Pathway- Teachers and trainers must have the ability to communicate, inspire trust and confidence, and motivate learners, as well as understand their educational and emotional needs. Teachers must be able to recognize and respond to individual differences in diverse learners, and employ different teaching/training methods that will result in higher learner achievement.
Salary Range- $37,760 to $87,500