Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | Career

General Information

Description

Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

Responsibility
Exposure to job hazards
Physical activity
Decision making
Repetitiveness
Level of competition
Time pressure

Industry areas

Education & Training

Job Outlook

Overall employment of kindergarten and elementary school teachers is projected to grow 4 percent from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 120,300 openings for kindergarten and elementary school teachers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$61,400

State-by-state Salary

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$80,020

$36,780

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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

Bachelor's degree 73%
Master's degree 11%
Post baccalaureate 11%
Some college 1%
Post-master's certificate 1%
High school 0%
Doctoral degree 0%
Associate's degree 0%
Less than high school 0%
Post-doctoral training 0%
First professional degree 0%
Post-secondary certificate 0%

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Knowledge

Education and Training
English Language
Computers and Electronics
Mathematics
Customer and Personal Service

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

Verbal skills
Critical thinking & problem solving
Equipment operation & maintenance
Math & science skills
Technology design & control
Leadership

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