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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