Elementary Education
Elementary school teachers can have great impact on the social, personal, and intellectual development of children. Their influence stems from a love of learning, a talent for awakening students to new modes of thinking, an understanding of the human development process, and professional skills.
Elementary education majors are specifically trained to teach students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Work activities includes planning courses, instructing students, evaluating student performance, supervising student activities, performing administrative duties, advising students, interacting with parents, and keeping up with developments in the field.
Elementary education teachers are trained in the history, philosophy, psychology, sociology and methodology of education, and have developed initial teaching skills through supervised clinical experiences. Although certification is required for public school teachers (k-12) in all 50 states, some states offer alternative teacher certification programs to attract otherwise qualified persons into the field. Aspiring teachers who need certification may also enter programs that grant a master’s degree in education, as well as certification.
Use the following examples of employment opportunities for Elementary education majors as an idea list, and remember that it represents some, but certainly not all, of the careers you might consider. Some of these jobs also require education beyond the bachelors’ degree.
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Elementary education majors are specifically trained to teach students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Work activities includes planning courses, instructing students, evaluating student performance, supervising student activities, performing administrative duties, advising students, interacting with parents, and keeping up with developments in the field.
Elementary education teachers are trained in the history, philosophy, psychology, sociology and methodology of education, and have developed initial teaching skills through supervised clinical experiences. Although certification is required for public school teachers (k-12) in all 50 states, some states offer alternative teacher certification programs to attract otherwise qualified persons into the field. Aspiring teachers who need certification may also enter programs that grant a master’s degree in education, as well as certification.
Use the following examples of employment opportunities for Elementary education majors as an idea list, and remember that it represents some, but certainly not all, of the careers you might consider. Some of these jobs also require education beyond the bachelors’ degree.
Related Career Titles
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Education Week on the Web
Mighty Mentors
Resources on Teaching Portfolios
Teachers Helping Teachers
Education Organizations/Asscoiations
American Education Research Association
American Federation of Teachers
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
National Education Association
North Carolina Association of Educators
Resources of Education Societies
US Department of Education
