ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER

HOURS AND CONDITIONS

• Work about 36 hours a week
• Plus 15+ hours a week grading papers
• Work about 9-10 months a year
• 15 hours a week preparing lessons

SALERY

• Entry: $36,580 per year $17.59 per hour
• Median: $56,370 per year $27.10 per hour
• Experience: $85,700 per year 41.20 per hour

GENERAL INFO

• Teaches grades k-6
• Usually have summers off
• Work in public schools
• Works in private schools
• Works with children, parents, and other teachers

PROS AND CONS

• Pro: enjoy challenges
• Pro: like to work with children
• Con: limited number of jobs
• Con: some feel that their pay is low
• Pro: some enjoy the rewards

HELPFUL HIGH SCHOOL COURSES

• Chemistry
• Creative writing
• Foreign Language
• Geometry
• Literature

Majors and degrees

• Bachelors Degree in education
• A Graduate Degree
• Teaching in school under supervision

WORK LOCATIONS

• Work in classrooms
• Most in public schools
• Some in private schools

MORE INFORMATION

• Some work as art, music, or PE teachers
• Uses computers, games and classroom handouts
• Public school teachers need a license

TEACHERS

• Usually advance by getting raises
• Can earn advanced degrees

ADVANCED DEGREES

• Counselors
• Department heads
• Assistant Principles
• Principles