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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.
$63,499 / year median in Wisconsin
+4% projected growth
Job Description
CCA Mission:
We strive to instill in each child a love for God, learning and knowledge; by developing in them a strong biblical foundation.- CCA elementary school teachers are responsible for creating a welcoming classroom environment, using data to drive instruction, teaching rigorous instruction, and setting a spiritual environment in their classroom.
- At CCA we would like our elementary school teacher to have at least 2 years of experience in teaching and a Master's degree in teaching, but it is not required.
- Responsibilities for Elementary School Teacher Serve a Christian leader in the classroom Display a Christ like character Teach bible basics to scholars Keep the classroom under control Develop lesson plans Establish and enforce a set of rules for the classroom Keep parents updated on their child's progress Prepare scholars for standardized tests Monitor the halls in between classes Encourage students to learn as much as they can Recognize problematic behavior in students •Qualifications for Elementary School Teacher Master's degree in teaching (optional) State teaching certification (optional) Bachelor's degree in education (preferred) Bachelor's degree from accredited university or college (mandatory) Empathy to care for scholars Ability to control a classroom Great scheduling ability Great organizational skills Great communication and listening skills Ability to communicate issues to parents Ability to get the most out of any student •