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- Statewide
- Western Prosperity Zone
- Southwest Prosperity Zone
- North Central Prosperity Zone
- Northeast Prosperity Zone
- Northwest Prosperity Zone
- Piedmont-Triad Prosperity Zone
- Sandhills Prosperity Zone
- Southeast Prosperity Zone
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Education and Training
- Annual Median Wage$ 48,290$37,980
$60,530Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Slow Growing
- Elementary School Teachers instruct young students in basic subjects, such as math and reading, in order to prepare them for middle school.
What do they typically do
- Create lesson plans to teach students subjects, such as reading, science, and math
- Teach students how to interact with others
- Observe students to evaluate their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses
- Instruct an entire class or smaller groups of students
- Grade students' assignments
- Communicate with parents or guardian about their child's progress
- Work with students individually to help them overcome specific learning challenges
- Prepare students for standardized tests required by the state
- Develop and enforce classroom rules to teach children proper behavior
- Supervise children outside of the classroom; for example, during lunchtime or recess
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +0.6%Job Opening 3,482Education & Training
- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
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