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Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
Introduce the young children in your care to fundamental subjects like math and languages.
Average salary36$ / hour
Description
Elementary school and kindergarten teachers teach basic subjects such as reading, writing and arithmetic or specialized subjects such as English or French as a second language at public and private elementary schools.
Main tasks
- Prepare courses for presentation to students according to approved curriculum
- Teach students using a systematic plan of lessons, discussions, audio-visual presentations and field trips
- Lead students in activities to promote their physical, mental and social development and their school readiness
- Assign and correct homework
- Prepare, administer and correct tests
- Evaluate the progress of students and discuss results with students, parents and school officials
- Identify children's individual learning needs
- Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help
- Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops
- May supervise teachers' aides and student teachers.
* Elementary school and kindergarten teachers may specialize in such areas as special education or second language instruction.
Métiers similaires
This trade is in highest demand in these regions:
- Outaouais
- Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Côte-Nord et Nord-du-Québec