Elementary Ed Career Profile Elementary School Teacher Description Teachers work to improve knowledge by using discussions and practical learning to help students learn and apply concepts in subjects like English, Math, and Science.
Most elementary teachers have one grade of children and teach several subjects.
In some schools elementary teachers may teach one special subject such as art, music, reading, science, math or physical education. Employment Outlook Elementary school teachers held 1.7 million jobs in 1996. Overall, the employment of kindergarten, elementary and secondary teachers is expected to grow about as fast as average for all occupations through 2006. However, growth varies within the profession. Job prospects in inner cities and rural areas have difficulty attracting teachers so prospects here will continue to be the best.