Daily Tasks

• assess/grade
• lecture/ teach
• supervise
• control the classroom
• attend parent teacher conferences
• go to workshops.

Work Schedule

• Teachers work Monday- Friday from around 7- 4:30

Work Environment

• Elementary school teachers work with children age 5-12 in a classroom environment

Issues/ Problems

• Some children may be more difficult
• May be talkative and troublesome
• May not talk enough or participate in class.

Benefits

• Insurance may be offered
• teaching grants
• sick days and paid leave,
• summer vacation

How do they help children and families?

• teaching them life skills
• give them a base education for the next school year
• teach children how to interact and communicate with others
• give them someone to look up to

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (preferably masters) in elementary education
• Teaching lisence

Work Skills

• Compassion
• communication skills
• organizational skills
• creativity
• encouraging
• stern
• empathy