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Elementary School Teachers
Job Information
Teach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills in public or private schools at the elementary level.
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- Public school teachers must be licensed, which typically requires a bachelor's degree and the completion of an approved teacher education program; private school teachers do not have to be licensed but may still need a bachelor's degree.
- Many States offer alternative licensing programs to attract people into teaching, especially for hard-to-fill positions.
- Teachers must have the ability to communicate, inspire trust and confidence, and motivate students, as well as understand students' educational and emotional needs.
- Job prospects are best for teachers in high-demand fields, such as mathematics, science, and bilingual education, and in less desirable urban or rural school districts.
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Personality | I like helping others |
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Salary | $52,840/yr ($26.42/hr) |
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Job Outlook | Bright |
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Education | Bachelors |