313050 Elementary School Teachers teach elementary pupils in public or private schools basic academic, social, and other formative skills. Exclude special education teachers of the handicapped.
Some districts pay bonuses for advanced degrees or extra duty.
Private schools pay somewhat less, but teachers may be compensated with free tuition for their own children and greater independence in the classroom. Teachers in public schools work a minimum of six hours a day in the classroom for a nine month school year. Some districts have year round classes where teachers work for 45 days followed by 15 days off throughout the year. Teachers work many hours in non-teaching functions. They plan lessons, confer with parents and resource teachers and participate in PTA activities.