Elementary School Teachers

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Code: 25-2021.00

Description : Teach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills in public or private schools at the elementary level.

JobTitles : Teacher, Elementary Teacher, Classroom Teacher, Kindergarten Teacher, Elementary School Teacher, Elementary Education Teacher, 1st Grade Teacher, Second Grade Teacher, 6th Grade Teacher, Art Teacher

Tasks:
  • Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
  • Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
  • Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
  • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
  • Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  • Read books to entire classes or small groups.
  • Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.