A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN... ELEMENTARY

SCHOOL TEACHER

Sarah Farr

Summery Quick

Facts

2010 Median Pay $51,660

Education Required A bachelor’s degree

On-the-Job Training Internship/residency

Number of jobs- 2010 1,655,800

Job Outlook 17% (about an fast as unusual)

Job Change 2010-20 281,500

Teacher Duties

Kindergarten and elementary school teachers prepare students for their futures by teaching them basic skills such as math and reading

Work Schedules

Daily schedule for a Kindergarten Teacher8:10-8:30- Students may begin coming into the classroom

8:30-9:00- Calendar

9:00-10:00- reading/ writing

10:00-10:40- snack/ Math

10:40-11:25- Science/Social Studies/ESOL/Enrichment

11:25-11:55- Phonics

11:55-12:12-  Recess

12:12-12:42- Lunch

12:42-1:00- finish phonics

1:00-2:00- Specials

2:00-2:10- bathroom/pack up

2:10-3:08- Literacy Centers/story time

Pros and Cons The two things I would be good at:1. I’m patient

2. I would care about the kid’s futures

The two things I would struggle with:1. Being alone in a classroom without any adults

2. Not pressuring kids too much

Work Environment

Kindergarten and elementary school teachers work in public and private schools

Qualities being good at explaining things being a people person and enjoy working with a wide

range of people enthusiasm having a strong knowledge in particular subject areas being a good time manager ability to work in a team as well as using your own initiative keeping your cool under pressure having patience and a good sense of humor being fair-minded coping well with change enjoying a challenge.

How to Become a Teacher Kindergarten and elementary school

teachers must have at least a bachelor’s degree. In addition, public school teachers must have a state-issued certification or license

Quotes

“The object of teaching a child is to enable him to get along without his teacher.”

- Elbert Hubbard

“[Kids] don't remember what you try to teach them. They remember what you are.”

-Jim Henson

Bibliography

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"Qualities of a good teacher." Education Queensland. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Aug. 2013. <http://education.qld.gov.au/hr/recruitment/teaching/qualities-good-teacher.html>.

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