17 employers surveyed representing 3,516 employees in this occupation. Does not include special education teachers who teach only handicapped pupils. There are approximately 6,260-7,655 elementary school teachers currently employed in Sacramento and Yolo Counties. Many jobs are union. About 120-145 job openings are projected per year due to a net increase in occupation size.
Requirements vary, depending on the type of school.
Of the employers surveyed, all report that they require a bachelor degree for job entry. Many employers do not require prior experience. With the appropriate education, promotions may lead to school administrator or principal. Chapman University, Chapman University-Diamond Springs Learning Center, National University, University of California, Davis, and University of San Francisco offer training for teachers. Of the employers surveyed, all report that they provide medical insurance.