... To Become an Elementary School Teacher?
Asked by gingi_01
What education do you need to become an elementary school teacher in the U.S. (if the state matters, probably MO.) and what kind of salary does the adverage teacher get? If you don't know, please take me to a site where you can look at different jobs and their salaries, and what education you need to be qualified for them.

Best Answer:
According to the US Dept of Labor: Key Points: *Public school teachers must have at least a bachelor’s degree, complete an approved teacher education program, and be licensed. *Many States offer alternative licensing programs to attract people into teaching, especially for hard-to-fill positions. *Excellent job opportunities are expected as retirements increase, outweighing slowing enrollment growth; opportunities will vary by geographic area and subject taught. Training/Education Required: Requirements for regular licenses to teach kindergarten through grade 12 vary by State. However, all States require general education teachers to have a bachelor’s degree and to have completed an approved teacher training program with a prescribed number of subject and education credits, as well as supervised practice teaching. Some States also require technology training and the attainment of a minimum grade point average. A number of States require that teachers obtain a master’s degree in education within a specified period after they begin teaching. Almost all States require applicants for a teacher’s license to be tested for competency in basic skills, such as reading and writing, and in teaching. Almost all also require the teacher to exhibit proficiency in his or her subject. Many school systems are presently moving toward implementing performance-based systems for licensure, which usually require a teacher to demonstrate satisfactory teaching performance over an extended period in order to obtain a provisional license, in addition to passing an examination in their subject. Most States require continuing education for renewal of the teacher’s license. Many States have reciprocity agreements that make it easier for teachers licensed in one State to become licensed in another. Most programs require students to perform a student-teaching internship. Wages: Median annual earnings of kindergarten, elementary, middle, and secondary school teachers ranged from $41,400 to $45,920 in May 2004; the lowest 10 percent earned $26,730 to $31,180; the top 10 percent earned $66,240 to $71,370. Median earnings for preschool teachers were $20,980. According to the American Federation of Teachers, beginning teachers with a bachelor’s degree earned an average of $31,704 in the 2003–04 school year. The estimated average salary of all public elementary and secondary school teachers in the 2003–04 school year was $46,597. Private school teachers generally earn less than public school teachers, but may be given other benefits, such as free or subsidized housing. Information on the teaching profession and on how to become a teacher can be obtained from: Recruiting New Teachers, Inc., 385 Concord Ave., Suite 103, Belmont, MA 02478. Internet: http://www.recruitingteachers.org Good luck!
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos069.htm I have taught at a community college...and administer online computer programs now..
Answered by waswisgirl1