ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER

By- Andrea Sojourner

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JOB OVERVIEW

Introduce language, numbers, science, and social studies Influence the intellectual and social development of children Plan, evaluate, and assign lessons Provide the tools and environment for

students to learn and grow

JOB OVERVIEW CONTINUED

Observe and evaluate students performance and potential

Prepare report cards Meet with parents Maintain classroom discipline

EDUCATION

Need general education in a broad variety: art, music, math, historyBachelors’ degree and teaching license required most statesLicensing through the Maryland State Department of Education

RELATED CAREERS

High school teacher or principle Camp director Child care worker Social worker

SALARY

$ Average annual earning : $52,240$ Average hourly earning : $25.12

GROWTH POTENTIAL

Growth potential : 15% to 16%

OUTLOOK

Outlook : increasing

COMPARISON OF THE CAREER OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER TO THE CAREER OF PEDIATRIC NURSE

Big 6 questions Pediatric nurse Elementary school teacher

 Job overview

-Help kids and families cope with illnesses -Promote health& prevent sicknessAssist physicians-Give medications -Record symptoms and patient progress-Treat patients, educate patients and families-Provide advice and emotional support-Help perform tests and analyze results-Help with patients’ follow-ups and rehabilitation

-Introduce language, numbers, science and social studies-provide the tools and the environment for their students to develop and grow-They plan, evaluate, and assign lessons-observe and evaluate a student's performance and potential-grade papers, prepare report cards, and meet with parents and school staff to discuss a student's academic progress or personal problems.-Teach pupils in public or private schools at the elementary level basic academic, social, and other skills

Education/ training -Need to be a registered nurse: two or four year nursing degree and pass a licensing exam-Bachelor’s degree, an associate degree, and a diploma from an approved nursing program. -most common education/ training level: associate degree

-Need general education in a broad variety: art music math history -Bachelors’ degree and teaching license (in most states)-50 States and the District of Columbia require public school teachers to be licensed

Salary - Average annual earnings: $65,130-Average hourly earnings: $31.31

-Average annual earnings: $52,240-Average hourly earnings: $25.12

Out look - Outlook: increasing -outlook- increasing

Growth potential -Growth rate: + 22% -Growth potential: 15% to 16%

Related careers -ER nurse -Pediatrician -Therapist-athletic trainer-paramedics

-High school teacher-Camp director-child care worker-social workers

“THOUGHT ABOUT SUCCESS”

“The tragedy in life doesn’t lie in not reaching your goals. The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach.” -Benjamin Mays