Description
Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.
Interests
- Social
- Artistic
Work Values
- Relationships
- Achievement
- Independence
Work Styles
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Concern for Others
- Persistence
Tasks
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students.
- Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or with special academic interests.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Work Activities
- Training and Teaching Others
- Assisting and Caring for Others
- Working with Computers
- Coaching and Developing Others
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Detailed Work Activities
- Training and Teaching Others - Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
- Assisting and Caring for Others - Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
- Working with Computers - Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Coaching and Developing Others - Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Thinking Creatively - Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Scheduling Work and Activities - Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Technology Skills
- Electronic mail software
- Computer based training software
- Multi-media educational software
- Desktop communications software
- Graphics or photo imaging software
Skills
- Instructing
- Learning Strategies
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
Knowledge
- English Language
- Education and Training
- Mathematics
- Customer and Personal Service
- Psychology
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certifying Organization
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
DoDEA CertificationCertifying Organization
Department of Defense Education Activity
Type
Core
Certificate name
National Board Certification - Early and Middle Childhood - Literacy: Reading - Language ArtsCertifying Organization
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
National Board Certification - Early Childhood - GeneralistCertifying Organization
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
Type
Core
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $NaN |
| Median (50%) | $NaN |
| High (90%) | $NaN |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–7 years), to senior level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | $50,000 |
| Mid Level | $100,000 |
| Senior Level | $150,000 |
Employability
There are currently 1,441,000 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to decrease to 1,430,400 positions, reflecting a projected decline of -1%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of -1%
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