Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 37,780 - 95,270; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a dedicated Elementary School Teacher to develop students' academic and social skills in public or private elementary schools. You'll be responsible for instructing students, adapting teaching methods to their needs, and preparing classrooms for activities. This role requires effective communication skills, critical thinking, and the ability to utilize various tools and technologies. Salary ranges from $37,780 to $95,270 annually depending on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Effectively convey information through speaking.
• Teach students using various instructional methods.
• Select appropriate learning strategies for students.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students using various teaching methods.
• Provide assistive devices for disabled students.
• Prepare the classroom for daily activities.
• Sponsor extracurricular activities.
• Prepare reports on student progress.

Skills

Speaking

Instructing

Learning Strategies

Reading Comprehension

Critical Thinking

Active Listening

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Web browser software

Email software

Microsoft SharePoint

Graphics software

Blackboard

Children’s educational software

Job description

Elementary School Teacher

What Does it Take to Be an Elementary School Teacher?

Career Description Teach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills in public or private schools at the elementary level.

What Do Elementary School Teachers Do On a Daily Basis?

• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
• Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.

What an Elementary School Teacher Should Know

• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.
• Learning Strategies: Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

How Much Does an Elementary School Teacher Make?

Elementary School Teachers make between $37,780 and $95,270 a year.

What Tools & Technology do Elementary School Teachers Use?

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Web browser software
• Email software
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Graphics software
• Blackboard
• Children’s educational software