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Elementary Teacher
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Elementary Teachers work for elementary schools to teach children about a variety of subjects, including math, science, English or language arts and history. They adhere to state and local curriculum requirements to create lesson plans for specific grade-levels. Their job is to create a daily schedule for their students, use whiteboards or similar equipment to write examples and draw diagrams to aid their students’ understanding and discipline students if necessary. They may also be responsible for tutoring students individually or in small groups when they need additional help to learn about a subject.
An Elementary Teacher, or Elementary School Teacher, is responsible for teaching fundamental subjects to children in grades K-5. Their duties include creating lesson plans, grading homework and tests and answering questions from students.
A Elementary Teacher should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Elementary Teacher should be able to execute:
- Giving and grading assignments, homework and tests
- Helping students prepare for standardized testing
- Overseeing students during recess, lunch and other activities
- Talking to parents about their children’s progress
- Meeting and working with other teachers and supervisors to discuss school policies
- Working some evenings and weekends to create lesson plans and grade assignments
A competitive Elementary Teacher will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- The patience to teach children of all levels and backgrounds
- The ability to communicate in ways students will understand, as well as with parents and administrators
- Confidence speaking in front of groups and enforcing classroom rules
- The creativity to create engaging lesson plans and inspire students to learn
- The physical and mental stamina to keep up with high-energy grade school students
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