Details Report for:
25-2021.00 - Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.
Sample of reported job titles: Art Teacher, Classroom Teacher, Educator, Elementary Education Teacher, Elementary School Teacher, Elementary Teacher, Fifth Grade Teacher, First Grade Teacher, Second Grade Teacher, Teacher
Tasks | Technology Skills | Tools Used | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Computer based training software — Common Curriculum; EasyCBM; Padlet; Schoology (see all 5 examples)
- Data base user interface and query software — Blackboard software
- Desktop communications software — ClassDojo; Classtag; Tadpoles
- Electronic mail software — Email software; Microsoft Outlook
- Graphics or photo imaging software — Graphics software; JamBoard
- Internet browser software — Web browser software
- Multi-media educational software — Edpuzzle; Kahoot; Nearpod; Seesaw
- Office suite software — Google Drive
; Microsoft Office
- Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
; Pear Deck
- Project management software — Google Classroom; Microsoft SharePoint
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
- Video conferencing software — Google Meet
- Video creation and editing software — Flipgrid; Screencastify
- Word processing software — Google Docs
; Microsoft Word
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Binocular light compound microscopes — Optical compound microscopes
- Board games — Educational board games
- Building blocks — Toy block sets
- Cassette players or recorders — Audiotape players
- Childrens science kits — Science activity kits
- Compact disk players or recorders — Compact disk CD players
- Compasses — Pencil compasses
- Desktop computers
- Digital cameras — Compact digital cameras
- Intercom systems
- Laboratory balances — Precision balances
- Laminators — Laminating machines
- Laser printers — Computer laser printers
- Notebook computers — Laptop computers
- Overhead projectors — Overhead display projectors
- Personal computers
- Photocopiers — Photocopying equipment
- Pocket calculator — Handheld calculators
- Prisms
- Tactile toys — Pegboards
- Televisions — Television monitors
- Video cassette players or recorders — Video cassette recorders VCR
Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.
- Apply multiple teaching methods.
- Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
- Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.
- Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
- Set up classroom materials or equipment.
- Encourage students.
- Evaluate student work.
- Develop instructional objectives.
- Monitor student performance.
- Advise students on academic or career matters.
- Monitor student behavior, social development, or health.
- Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior.
- Read to students.
- Plan educational activities.
- Assist students with special educational needs.
- Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
- Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
- Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
- Prepare tests.
- Create technology-based learning materials.
- Maintain student records.
- Assign class work to students.
- Teach others to use technology or equipment.
- Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
- Document lesson plans.
- Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.
- Display student work.
- Evaluate performance of educational staff.
- Supervise student research or internship work.
- Plan experiential learning activities.
- Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
- Supervise school or student activities.
- Distribute instructional or library materials.
- Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
- Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
- Coordinate student extracurricular activities.
Find occupations related to multiple detailed work activities
Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Title | Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed |
Education | Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. |
Related Experience | A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified. |
Job Training | Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. |
Job Zone Examples | Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators. |
SVP Range | (7.0 to < 8.0) |
Education
Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others. ![]() |
Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)
21-1012.00 | Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors ![]() |
21-2021.00 | Directors, Religious Activities and Education |
25-2011.00 | Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education |
25-2012.00 | Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education |
25-2022.00 | Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education |
25-2023.00 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School |
25-2031.00 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education |
25-3011.00 | Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors |
39-9032.00 | Recreation Workers ![]() |
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wages (2019) | $59,670 annual |
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Employment (2019) | 1,452,100 employees |
Projected growth (2019-2029) | ![]() |
Projected job openings (2019-2029) | 103,200 |
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Top industries (2019) | Educational Services (98% employed in this sector)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data
and 2019-2029 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2019-2029). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Sources of Additional Information
Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.
- Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators
- Association for Childhood Education International
- International Literacy Association
- Lutheran Education Association
- National Council of Teachers of English
- National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
- National Education Association
- National Parent Teacher Association
- Occupational Outlook Handbook: Kindergarten and elementary school teachers
- Reading Recovery Council of North America
- The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International