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Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
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What they do
An Elementary School Teacher teaches elementary school students, usually children ages 5 - 11 who are in kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, in a public or private school. Teaches all subjects, including reading, writing, math, social studies and science, to one class throughout the school year. Plans curriculum and assesses student progress, manages student behavior and communicates with school parents. May specialize in teaching music, art or physical education, or teach students that are learning English, or work with students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.
$70,836 / year median in Maryland
+12% projected growth
Job Description
The ideal candidate will:
- Hold a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
- Be committed to providing a high-quality, developmentally appropriate education for preschool-aged children.
- Foster a warm, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment.
- Work collaboratively as part of a supportive teaching team.
- Be dedicated and available to work Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.