Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Teach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills in public or private schools at the elementary level.
$62,310
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
-2% projected 2024–2034
Bachelor's degree
Typical Entry-Level Education
What They Do
Kindergarten and elementary school teachers instruct young students in basic subjects in order to prepare them for future schooling.
Programs That Prepare You
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$87,083Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas(doctoral)Brigham Young University, UT
$87,083Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas(doctoral)Idaho State University, ID
$87,083Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas(doctoral)Illinois Institute of Technology, IL
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