JOB DESCRIPTION

Teach elementary pupils in public or private schools basic academic, social, and other formative skills; maintain order and discipline in the classroom and on the playground; and discuss pupils’ academic progress with parents.

SKILLS AND APTITUDES NEEDED

Ability to communicate clearly Ability to inspire trust, confidence Ability to motivate students and understand their educational and emotional needs Be organized, dependable, patient, and creative

Elementary teachers must be able to recognize and respond to individual differences in students, and employ different teaching methods that will result in higher student achievement. They prepare a teaching outline for the course of study and prepare, administer, grade and record tests for their students.

Most elementary teachers instruct one class of children in several subjects. In some schools, two or more teachers work as a team and are jointly responsible for a group of students in at least one subject. In other schools, a teacher may teach one subject to a number of classes, such as music, art, reading, science, math, or physical education. A small number of teachers instruct multilevel classrooms, with students at several different learning
levels.