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Summary Description


	Teach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills in public or private schools at the elementary level.

Sample Job Titles

1.	1st Grade Teacher

2.	2nd Grade Teacher

3.	3rd Grade Reading Teacher

4.	3rd Grade Teacher

5.	4th Grade Math Teacher

6.	4th Grade Teacher

7.	5th Grade Teacher

8.	6th Grade Teacher

9.	Art Educator

10.	Art Instructor

11.	Art Teacher

12.	Band Director

13.	Band Teacher

14.	Bilingual Instructor

15.	Bilingual Teacher

16.	Choir Teacher

17.	Classroom Teacher

18.	Educator

19.	Elementary Art Teacher

20.	Elementary Education Teacher

21.	Elementary Educator

22.	Elementary School Band Director

23.	Elementary School Teacher

24.	Elementary Teacher

25.	ESL Instructor (English as a Second Language Instructor)

26.	ESL Teacher (English as a Second Language Teacher)

27.	Fifth Grade Teacher

28.	First Grade Teacher

29.	Grade School Teacher

30.	Grades 1 Through 5 Teacher

31.	Grades 1 Through 6 Teacher

32.	Grades 1 Thru 5 Teacher

33.	Grades 1 Thru 6 Home Teacher

34.	Grades 1 Thru 6 Visiting Teacher

35.	Gym Teacher

36.	Gymnastic Teacher

37.	Kindergarten Teacher

38.	Language Arts Teacher

39.	Language Instructor

40.	Literacy Coordinator

41.	Math Teacher

42.	Media Specialist

43.	Montessori Teacher

44.	Music Director

45.	Music Educator

46.	Music Instructor

47.	Music Supervisor

48.	Music Teacher

49.	Orchestra Teacher

50.	Physical Education Teacher (PE Teacher)

51.	Physical Fitness Teacher

52.	Practice or Student Teacher

53.	Primary Teacher

54.	Reading Recovery Teacher

55.	Reading Teacher

56.	Resource Teacher

57.	Second Grade Teacher

58.	Sixth Grade Teacher

59.	Social Studies Teacher

60.	Substitute Teacher

61.	Teacher

62.	Title I Teacher

63.	Title One Reading Teacher

Job Tasks

	Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations. Apply multiple teaching methods.

	Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.

	Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students. Develop instructional objectives.

	Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible. Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.

	Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs. Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.

	Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks. Encourage students.

	Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities. Set up classroom materials or equipment.

	Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Monitor student performance. Monitor student behavior, social development, or health. Evaluate student work.

	Read books to entire classes or small groups. Read to students.

	Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play. Set up classroom materials or equipment.

	Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help. Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.

	Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress. Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress. Prepare tests. Evaluate student work.

	Enforce administration policies and rules governing students. Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior.

	Assign and grade class work and homework. Evaluate student work. Assign class work to students.

	Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems. Discuss problems or issues with supervisors. Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.

	Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. Plan educational activities.

	Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms. Assist students with special educational needs.

	Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests. Advise students on academic or career matters.

	Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations. Create technology-based learning materials.

	Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors. Plan educational activities. Document lesson plans.

	Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations. Maintain student records.

	Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling. Plan educational activities.

	Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage. Monitor student performance. Teach others to use technology or equipment.

	Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress. Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.

	Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools. Develop instructional objectives.

	Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula. Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.

	Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration. Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.

	Organize and label materials and display students' work. Display student work.

	Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers. Evaluate performance of educational staff. Supervise student research or internship work.

	Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities. Plan experiential learning activities.

	Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence. Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.

	Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required. Serve on institutional or departmental committees.

	Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need. Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.

	Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs. Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.

	Involve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play.

	Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies. Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. Distribute instructional or library materials. Order instructional or library materials or equipment.

	Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests. Coordinate student extracurricular activities.

	Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading. Supervise school or student activities.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

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 maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Nature of the Work


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Working Conditions


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