Which occupations can lead to being an elementary school teacher? What occupations do elementary school teachers move to?

Career Pathways

Hover To See Job Postings and Skills

Substitute Teachers, Short-TermFeeder TierTeaching Assistants, Except PostsecondaryElementary School Teachers, Except Special EducationKindergarten Teachers, Except Special EducationSecondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationMiddle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationCareer/Technical Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSelf-Enrichment TeachersTutorsSpecial Education Teachers, All OtherCurrent TierAdult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language InstructorsCareer/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolFarm and Home Management EducatorsSpecial Education Teachers, Middle SchoolAdvancement TierSpecial Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
Get the data
(Updated 03-19-2025)

Elementary School Teacher Job Trend and Forecast

Get the data
(Updated 03-19-2025)

What skills and exerience is neccesary? 

Job Postings by Educational Attainment

Get the data
(Updated 03-19-2025)

Job Postings by Experience Level

Get the data
(Updated 02-07-2025)

Top Hard Skills Companies Are Looking For

Skill
Frequency in Job Postings
Frequency in Candidates
Skill Gap
Curriculum Development
27%
7%
-20%
Lesson Planning
27%
11%
-16%
Organizational Communications
27%
-100%
Study Skills
27%
-100%
Calculations
23%
-100%
Discounts And Allowances
23%
-100%
Elementary Algebra
23%
-100%
Geometry
23%
-23%
Gymnastics
23%
-100%
Instructional Strategies
23%
-23%
Journals
23%
-100%
Learning Styles
23%
-23%
Learning Theory
23%
-23%
Peripheral Devices
23%
-22%
Physical Education
23%
-23%
School Counseling
23%
-22%
Virtual Classroom
23%
-100%
Virtual Learning Environments
23%
-100%
Weight Training
23%
-100%
Special Education
6%
-1%
Get the data
(Updated 03-19-2025)

Job Postings Trailing 30 Days

Latest 30 Days Unique Postings
Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change
Teaching15
-6.7%
Communication13
-23.1%
Interpersonal Communications12
-8.3%
Planning12
-25%
Leadership11
0%
Ethical Standards And Conduct10
-30%
Enthusiasm9
0%
Report Writing9
0%
Mathematics8
12.5%
Presentations8
0%
Positivity7
0%
Social Skills7
0%
Video Conferencing7
0%
Confidentiality5
-60%
Problem Solving5
40%
Calculators3
0%
Emergency Procedures3
33.3%
Management3
33.3%
Professionalism3
0%
Writing3
-33.3%
Get the data
(Updated 03-19-2025)

What programs and education can get me the skills to be qualified? 

Top 5 Credentials

Certification
Latest 30 Days Unique Postings
Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change
Teaching Certificate24
25%
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification3
0%
First Aid Certification3
0%
CDL Class C License2
0%
Alternative Teacher Certification1
-100%
Get the data
(Updated 03-19-2025)

Top 5 Programs

Degree
Latest 30 Days Unique Postings
Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels25
28%
Child Development3
Early Childhood Education and Teaching2
Special Education and Teaching, General2
50%
English/Language Arts Teacher Education1
Get the data
(Updated 03-19-2025)

Degrees by Institution

CIP code 13: Education

Institution
2023 Completions
2010-2023 Trend
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor80
0.1K
0.1K
Texas A&M University-Central Texas61
0K
0.1K
Central Texas College29
0K
0K
Temple College25
0K
0K
Get the data
(Updated 03-19-2025)