“Being an elementary school teacher is the way to go! These kids are really amazing, and at this age,
they are proud of learning new things and excelling. I really feel like I am making a positive difference in
their lives. I am not only teaching the basics that you think about when you think about teaching, like math, reading, and science, but I’m also teaching them how to use computers, our school has a garden, we are doing a fitness Olympics this year, and we are also learning some basic economics.

A couple of my kids from when I started are now in high school and have told me that they’re thinking about going into teaching. I really hope I had a part in that. It would be great to think I inspired someone like that.”

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Job Description

SOC Code: 25-2021

Elementary School Teachers teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.*

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Top Job Skills:

• Developing lesson plans
• Supervise students
• Makes appropriate referrals
• Monitor student performance
• Makes appropriate referrals
• Communicate with parents

General Work Activities:

• Mental Processes
  • Establish rules or policies governing student behavior
  • Develop instructional objectives
  • Evaluate student work
• Interacting With Others
  • Apply multiple teaching methods
  • Discuss problems or issues with supervisors
  • Discuss student progress with parents or guardians
  • Encourage students
  • Advise students on academic or career matters
  • Read to students
  • Assist students with special educational needs
• Work Output
  • Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs
  • Set up classroom materials or equipment

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*All data is factual, but names, images, and quotations have been adapted to protect the identity of employees and businesses

Job Statistics

Examples of Workforce Areas with Job Openings

• Midlands
• Trident
• Lower Savannah
• Catawba
• Santee-Lynches
• Pee Dee

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Examples of Employers with Job Openings

• Richland County School District One
• Charleston County School District
• Charter Schools USA, Inc.
• Aiken County Public Schools
• Rock Hill Schools

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Related Occupations

• Adult Education Teachers
• Middle School Teachers
• Secondary School Teachers
• Special Education Teachers
• Teaching Assistants
• Tutors

NOTE: All data based on state averages. Information may vary depending on region, experience, and specific employment situation. Last Updated: 2024

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