Elementary Teacher BY: NICOLE CRAIN

Degree/s Needed  Percentage of RespondentsEducation Level Required  75% Bachelor's degree  19% Master's degree  3 % Post-master's certificate

Tasks  Instruct students individually and in groups, using lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.  Adapt teaching methods to meet students' needs and interests.  Establish clear objectives for all lessons  Establish and enforce rules  Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress

Tools and Technology Tools used in this occupation:  Board games — Educational board games  Building blocks — Toy block sets  Laboratory balances — Precision balances  Laminators — Laminating machines  Photocopiers — Photocopying equipment Technology used in this occupation:  Computer based training software — Children's educational software  Electronic mail software — software, Microsoft Outlook  Graphics or photo imaging software — Graphics software  Office suite software — Microsoft Office software  Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel

Knowledge  Education and Training — Knowledge of principles for curriculum, teaching for the kids, and the measurement of training effects.  English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.  Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.  Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.  Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

Work Activites  Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.  Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.  Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.  Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintain/assist students with special educational needs.  Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs. See more occupations related to this activity.  Evaluate student work.  Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.  Apply multiple teaching methods

Skills and Abilities  Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.  Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.  Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.  Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.  Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.  Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand  Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.  Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. See more occupations related to this ability.  Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.  Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

State and National Pay  Median wages (2014)- $54,120 annual  Employment (2012)- 1,361,000 employees  Projected growth ( )- Average (8% to 14%) Average (8% to 14%)  Projected job openings ( )- 467,400

Why would I or wouldn’t I be suited for the job? I am great with children and enjoy talking to them. I want to make a positive impact on their lives and help them learn and understand the subject being taught. I want these kids to have the kind of teachers I grew up with.

Challenges/Rewards of Job  Challenges- working with children all day, pay, other teachers disagreeing, little respect, etc.  Rewards- teaching children, making them understand and learn, summers off, other teachers help, etc.

5 question interview of person in position  Is this a profession you would recommend for teenagers?  If there was anything you could change about your job, what would it be?  Which grade level is the best to teach?  Why are you a teacher?