Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.
37 alternate job titles:
Art Educator
Art Instructor
Art Teacher
Band Teacher
Bilingual Instructor
Bilingual Teacher
Choir Teacher
Classroom Teacher
Educator
Elementary Art Teacher
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Elementary Education Teacher
Elementary Educator
Elementary School Band Director
Elementary School Teacher
Elementary Teacher
ESL Teacher (English as a Second Language Teacher)
General Education Teacher
Grade School Teacher
Gym Teacher
Home Teacher
Language Arts Teacher
Language Instructor
Math Teacher (Mathematics Teacher)
Montessori Teacher
Music Educator
Music Instructor
Music Teacher
Orchestra Teacher
PE Teacher (Physical Education Teacher)
Physical Fitness Teacher
Primary Teacher
Reading Teacher
Resource Teacher
Social Studies Teacher
Student Teacher
Teacher
Salary Information
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education: $62,340 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Establish rules or policies governing student behavior. | General |
| Set up classroom materials or equipment. | General |
| Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs. | General |
| Plan educational activities. | General |
| Apply multiple teaching methods. | General |
| Assign class work to students. | General |
| Read to students. | General |
| Prepare tests. | General |
| Encourage students. | General |
| Advise students on academic or career matters. | General |
| Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior. | General |
| Document lesson plans. | General |
| Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance. | General |
| Teach others to use technology or equipment. | General |
| Plan experiential learning activities. | General |
| Display student work. | General |
| Serve on institutional or departmental committees. | General |
| Distribute instructional or library materials. | General |
| Order instructional or library materials or equipment. | General |
| Assist students with special educational needs. | General |
| Monitor student performance. | Maintenance |
| Maintain student records. | Maintenance |
| Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. | Maintenance |
| Monitor student behavior, social development, or health. | Development |
| Develop instructional objectives. | Development |
| Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs. | Development |
| Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs. | Development |
| Create technology-based learning materials. | Development |
| Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge. | Development |
| Evaluate student work. | Analysis |
| Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress. | Analysis |
| Evaluate performance of educational staff. | Analysis |
| Discuss problems or issues with supervisors. | Communication |
| Discuss student progress with parents or guardians. | Communication |
| Supervise student research or internship work. | Management |
| Manage outreach activities. | Management |
| Supervise school or student activities. | Management |
| Coordinate student extracurricular activities. | Management |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Google Docs | Word processing software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Children's educational software | Computer based training software |
| ClassDojo | Desktop communications software |
| ClassTag | Desktop communications software |
| Common Curriculum | Computer based training software |
| EasyCBM | Computer based training software |
| Edpuzzle | Multi-media educational software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Flipgrid | Video creation and editing software |
| Google Classroom | Project management software |
| Google Meet | Video conferencing software |
| Graphics software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| JamBoard | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Kahoot! | Multi-media educational software |
| Nearpod | Multi-media educational software |
| Padlet | Computer based training software |
| Pear Deck | Presentation software |
| Schoology | Computer based training software |
| Screencastify | Video creation and editing software |
| Seesaw | Multi-media educational software |
| Tadpoles | Desktop communications software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Blackboard software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Google Drive | Cloud-based data access and sharing software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| National Board Certification - Early Childhood - Generalist | National Board for Professional Teaching Standards | Not Available |
| National Board Certification - Early Childhood through Young Adulthood - Library Media | National Board for Professional Teaching Standards | Not Available |
| National Board Certification - Early and Middle Childhood - Literacy: Reading - Language Arts | National Board for Professional Teaching Standards | Not Available |
| National Board Certification - Early and Middle Childhood - Music | National Board for Professional Teaching Standards | Not Available |
| National Board Certification - Early and Middle Childhood - Physical Education | National Board for Professional Teaching Standards | Not Available |
| National Board Certification - Early and Middle Childhood Certificate - Art | National Board for Professional Teaching Standards | Not Available |
| National Board Certification - Early and Middle Childhood Certificate - English as a New Language | National Board for Professional Teaching Standards | Not Available |
| National Board Certification - Middle Childhood - Generalist | National Board for Professional Teaching Standards | Not Available |
| Teacher Certification Program | Teach Away | Not Available |
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