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Careers / Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education |
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Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers |
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Kindergarten and elementary school teachers prepare younger students for future schooling by teaching them basic subjects such as math and reading.
Kindergarten and elementary school teachers work in public and private schools. They generally work school hours when students are present and use nights and weekends to prepare lessons and grade papers. Most kindergarten and elementary school teachers do not work during the summer.
Kindergarten and elementary school teachers must have at least a bachelor's degree. In addition, public school teachers must have a state-issued certification or license.
The median annual wage for kindergarten and elementary school teachers was $54,550 in May 2015.
Employment of kindergarten and elementary school teachers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2014 to 2024, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Growth is expected because of projected increases in student enrollment. However, employment growth will vary by region.
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for kindergarten and elementary school teachers.
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of kindergarten and elementary school teachers with similar occupations.
Learn more about kindergarten and elementary school teachers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations. |
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