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We have all had teachers in our lives, weather it be in the classroom or out of it. Teachers are essential assets to any successful society and they face many diverse challenges that they need to overcome in order to be as good teacher. They love helping children and young adults develop intellectually and emotionally and are continually present throughout every growing period in our lives. There is a vast array of different types of teachers, but I will be specifying the credentials of becoming a elementary teacher. Teaching elementary school appeals to those who want to make a difference in very young lives. If you love children and learning and also possess patience, stamina and nerves of steel, this job may be for you. Get a well-rounded education. Take courses in English, math, science, history, sociology and the arts, as well as child psychology or development. This is important and allows one to be able to teach an array of subjects at an elementary level. Major in elementary education if your college or university offers it. If elementary education and teacher certification are not offered, find fifth-year or postgraduate programs you can apply to and learn about their entrance requirements, including prerequisite courses and standardized tests. The tests qualifications may vary from state to state, or even in different districts. The median expected salary for a typical Teacher Elementary School in the United States is $52,499.

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