Please enable javascript to play this video. Quick Facts: Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers$57,980 per yearBachelor's degreeNoneNone1,569,0003% (Slower than average)53,100Kindergarten and elementary school teachers instruct young students in basic subjects in order to prepare them for future schooling.Kindergarten and elementary school teachers work in public and private schools. They generally work during school hours when students are present and use nights and weekends to prepare lessons and grade papers.
Most kindergarten and elementary school teachers do not work during the summer.Kindergarten and elementary school teachers usually must have at least a bachelor’s degree. In addition, public school teachers must have a state-issued certification or license.The median annual wage for elementary school teachers, except special education was $58,230 in May 2018.The median annual wage for kindergarten teachers, except special education was $55,470 in May 2018.Overall employment of kindergarten and elementary school teachers is projected to grow 3 percent from 2018 to 2028, slower than the average for all occupations.
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Rising student enrollment should increase demand for kindergarten and elementary teachers, but employment growth will vary by region.Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for kindergarten and elementary school teachers.Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of kindergarten and elementary school teachers with similar occupations.Learn more about kindergarten and elementary school teachers by visiting additional resources, including O.NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations. Kindergarten and elementary school teachers use a variety of tools, such as computers, to present information to students.Kindergarten and elementary school teachers instruct young students in basic subjects, such as math and reading, in order to prepare them for middle school. Kindergarten and elementary school teachers may meet with parents, students, and other teachers before and after school.Elementary school teachers, except special education held about 1.4 million jobs in 2018.
The largest employers of elementary school teachers, except special education were as follows: Elementary and secondary schools; local85%Elementary and secondary schools; private13Kindergarten teachers, except special education held about 134,500 jobs in 2018. The largest employers of kindergarten teachers, except special education were as follows: Elementary and secondary schools; local80%Elementary and secondary schools; private14Child day care services3Most states have tenure laws, which provide job security after a certain number of years of satisfactory teaching.Kindergarten and elementary school teachers may find it rewarding to watch students develop new skills and learn information. However, teaching may be stressful. Some schools have large classes and lack important teaching tools, such as computers and up-to-date textbooks.
Some states are developing teacher mentoring programs and teacher development courses to help with the challenges of being a teacher. Work SchedulesKindergarten and elementary school teachers generally work during school hours when students are present. They may meet with parents, students, and other teachers before and after school. They often spend time in the evenings and on weekends grading papers and preparing lessons.Many kindergarten and elementary school teachers work the traditional 10-month school year and have a 2-month break during the summer. They also have a short midwinter break.
Some teachers work during the summer.Teachers in districts with a year-round schedule typically work 9 weeks in a row, and then have a break for 3 weeks before starting a new schooling session. Kindergarten and elementary school teachers need to be able to explain concepts in terms young students can understand.Kindergarten and elementary school teachers usually must have a bachelor’s degree. In addition, public school teachers must have a state-issued certification or license. EducationPublic kindergarten and elementary school teachers typically need at least a bachelor’s degree in elementary education.
Private schools typically have the same requirement. Some states also require public kindergarten and elementary school teachers to major in a content area, such as math or science.Those with a bachelor’s degree in another subject can still become elementary education teachers. They must complete a teacher education program to obtain certification to teach. Requirements vary by state.In teacher education programs, future teachers learn how to present information to young students and how to work with young students of varying abilities and backgrounds. Programs typically include a student-teaching program, in which they work with a mentor teacher and get experience teaching students in a classroom setting.
For information about teacher preparation programs in your state, visit.Some states require teachers to earn a master’s degree after receiving their teaching certification and obtaining a job. Licenses, Certifications, and RegistrationsAll states require teachers in public schools to be licensed or certified in the specific grade level that they will teach. Those who teach in private schools typically do not need a license. Requirements for certification or licensure vary by state but generally involve the following:. A bachelor’s degree with a minimum grade point average.
Completion of a student teaching program. Passing a background check.
Passing a general teaching certification test, as well as a test that demonstrates their knowledge of the subject they will teach.For information on certification requirements in your state, visit.Teachers are frequently required to complete professional development classes to keep their license or certification. Some states require teachers to complete a master’s degree after receiving their certification and obtaining a job.All states offer an alternative route to certification or licensure for people who already have a bachelor’s degree but lack the education courses required for certification.
Some alternative certification programs allow candidates to begin teaching immediately after graduation, under the supervision of an experienced teacher. These programs cover teaching methods and child development.
After they complete the program, candidates are awarded full certification. Other programs require students to take classes in education before they can teach. Important QualitiesCommunication skills. Teachers need to discuss students’ needs with parents and administrators. They also need to be able to communicate the subject content to students in a manner in which they will understand.Patience.
Kindergarten and elementary school teachers must respond with patience when students struggle with material. Working with students of different abilities and backgrounds can be difficult.Physical stamina. Working with kindergarten- and elementary-age students can be tiring. Teachers need to be able to physically, mentally, and emotionally keep up with the students.Resourcefulness. Kindergarten and elementary school teachers must be able to get students engaged in learning. They also should be prepared to adapt their lessons to meet students’ needs. AdvancementExperienced teachers may advance to serve as mentors to new teachers or become lead teachers.
In these roles, they help less-experienced teachers to improve their teaching skills.With additional education or certification, teachers may become, school,. Some become assistant principals or, both of which generally require additional schooling in education administration or leadership. Note: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S.
Economy.Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment StatisticsThe median annual wage for elementary school teachers, except special education was $58,230 in May 2018.The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. Note: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy.Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections programOverall employment of kindergarten and elementary school teachers is projected to grow 3 percent from 2018 to 2028, slower than the average for all occupations. Rising student enrollment should increase demand for kindergarten and elementary teachers, but employment growth will vary by region.The number of students enrolling in public kindergarten and elementary schools is expected to increase over the coming decade, and the number of classes needed to accommodate these students should rise.
As a result, more teachers will be needed to teach public kindergarten and elementary school students.Despite expected increases in enrollment in public schools, employment growth for kindergarten and elementary school teachers will depend on state and local government budgets. If state and local governments experience budget deficits, they may lay off employees, including teachers. As a result, employment growth of public kindergarten and elementary school teachers may be somewhat reduced.
Job ProspectsSome teachers are expected to reach retirement age over the coming decade. Their retirements may increase the need to replace workers who leave the occupation.Opportunities will vary by region and school setting.
There will be better opportunities in urban and rural school districts than in suburban school districts. Flexibility in job location may increase prospects. Employment projections data for kindergarten and elementary school teachers, 2018-28 Occupational TitleSOC CodeEmployment, 2018Projected Employment, 2028Change, 2018-28Employment by IndustryPercentNumericSOURCE: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections programKindergarten and elementary school teachers—1,569,0001,622,000353,100—Kindergarten teachers, except special education,55,100Elementary school teachers, except special education25-20211,434,4001,482,400347,900. State & Area Data Occupational Employment Statistics (OES)The (OES) program produces employment and wage estimates annually for over 800 occupations. These estimates are available for the nation as a whole, for individual states, and for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas. The link(s) below go to OES data maps for employment and wages by state and area.Projections CentralOccupational employment projections are developed for all states by Labor Market Information (LMI) or individual state Employment Projections offices.
All state projections data are available at. Information on this site allows projected employment growth for an occupation to be compared among states or to be compared within one state. In addition, states may produce projections for areas; there are links to each state’s websites where these data may be retrieved.
CareerOneStopCareerOneStop includes hundreds of with data available by state and metro area. There are links in the left-hand side menu to compare occupational employment by state and occupational wages by local area or metro area. There is also a to search for wages by zip code. PayThe Pay tab describes typical earnings and how workers in the occupation are compensated—annual salaries, hourly wages, commissions, tips, or bonuses. Within every occupation, earnings vary by experience, responsibility, performance, tenure, and geographic area. For most profiles, this tab has a table with wages in the major industries employing the occupation.
It does not include pay for self-employed workers, agriculture workers, or workers in private households because these data are not collected by the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey, the source of BLS wage data in the OOH.
1st Through 5th Grade
Completing the foundation of learning and confidence for everything to come.
Corlears is one of the few schools in New York City that focuses exclusively on the early years of education (age2-5th grade)— and we always have. In our five decades of experience, we’ve come to understand that these early years are the most crucial formative years for every child. We specialize in guiding this impressionable age group, because the start of your child’s academic life should be nothing short of exceptional.
The 6/7s
Conceptual Understanding & Creative Problem-Solving
Upon entering the 6/7s, the 6s each have a foundation for whole group discussion and inquiry-based learning. They are able to enter the curriculum with great enthusiasm and excitement as their literacy and math skills are now advancing quickly. Word Work is introduced in small groups and incorporated into reading, writing, science, and social studies. Explicit reading and writing instruction continues at the point where the student left off at the end of the Kindergarten year, to ensure a smooth continuum of learning. Grade-level math instruction, which continues with the math workshop model, allows teachers to differentiate students’ varied learning needs and abilities, while maintaining the supportive aspect of group learning and the benefits of peer modeling and sharing strategies. Social studies investigations provide students with an understanding of the concept of community and take the children out of the immediate school neighborhood and into the New York City metropolitan area. Homework begins and is designed to extend and reinforce classroom work, as well as provide practice with organization, time-management, and basic study skills, which are essential for success in the upper grades. Technology, music, art, and physical education are areas where the children continue to build skills and solve problems creatively.
The 7s take on an extraordinary leadership role as peer mentors to the 6s. Having had several experiences of being mentored by their peers, they are able to embrace this opportunity with enthusiasm. The 7s begin to take real ownership of their learning and a higher level independence is nurtured and supported. Literacy instruction continues, as reading groups and Word Work get more complex and children read more difficult texts, develop oral and written comprehension, and vocabulary studies begin. Grade-level math continues and the children delve into place value, double and triple digit addition and subtraction, geometry, early multiplication. 7s also begin to weave technology, social studies and literacy together in creating multimedia presentations and projects with the technology teacher.
Collaboration & Learning from the Past
The upper grades is an experience that is unique to Corlears. The 8s are welcomed to the group at the beginning of each year by the 9s, and the peer mentoring model continues. Social studies inquiries remain at the core of the program. Small classes ensure that deeper exploration and differentiation can continue even as the demands of the academics increases. Social studies themes explored by the 8/9s are the Eastern Woodlands and the people who inhabited the area - the Lenape Native Americans. They study Henry Hudson and the history of the Hudson River, late 19th and early 20th century immigration, and the history of New York City. Writing is done in half groups, which allows teachers to work more closely with each student in order to create individual goals to develop each student’s writing more fully. With the support of 1:1 Chromebooks, teachers can also work on the craft of writing along with mechanics and spelling. The added layer of word processing and an emphasis on revising and editing help children learn to integrate all of these aspects of writing to create a more comprehensive approach and understanding. The 8/9s year is also a rite of passage as each fall they embark on an outdoor overnight experience, to Clearpool, where science, nature and team-building programs are emphasized.
Leadership, Service Learning & Preparing for Next Steps
The 10s is the culminating experience at Corlears as the children prepare to move on to middle school. However, we also want them to enjoy an extremely memorable and robust year of learning and leadership. The Humanities program for the 10s encompasses reading, writing, spelling and social studies. The high level of integration at this level provides academic rigor along with critical thinking and highly developed skills in collaboration and communication. The overarching Humanities focus goes further back in time to explore ancient Greece, the seeds of democracy, Greek mythology and the spread of Greek culture. Grade level math instruction continues to utilize the math workshop model, but also cross references the content needed to prepare for the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) in the fall. The 10s develop and hone their skills around organization, independence and collaboration. The many writing and research projects they engage in, along with the many hands-on art projects, expand their ability to actively apply acquired skills and demonstrate conceptual knowledge more readily. The 10s take on many leadership roles within the school community from classroom buddies and weekly assembly hosts, to their annual, class-generated service learning project. Each spring the 10s’ year culminates in an overnight trip to Ramapo. This trip is a celebration of their journey and their time together, focused on team-building and making lasting memories together. Graduates of Corlears are vibrant, intelligent and compassionate young critical thinkers. They are always poised and ready to take the next steps into middle school.