Download - Occupation Gina Mekus
SKILLS AND ABILITES NEEDED
• Express ideas clearly when speaking
• Speak clearly so others can understand
• Understand what you read
SKILLS AND ABILITIES NEEDED
• Write ideas clearly
• Understand what you hear
• Teach others how to do something
• Teach new things several ways
HOW TO PREPARE
• Volunteer at an elementary school
• Volunteer at a summer camp• Graduate from high school• Get a certificate to teach in
Illinois• Get a bachelor’s degree in
elementary education
HOW MUCH IT PAYS
• $26,070 to $47,405 per year
• The pay varies –
– School district– Degree– Experience
HOW TO MOVE UP
• Complete a master’s degree• Learn skills or knowledge in a
certain area• Take classes • Go to conferences • Take a job with duties to
direct staff and programs
THE WORKING CONDITIONS
• Work with people most of time• Often work indoors• Must be exact in doing the
work • Be sure all tasks are done• Watch often for events that
change often• Watch for events that do not
happen often
THE WORKING CONDITIONS
• Spend same time sitting and standing
• May work part time
• May work full time
• Usually work nine months
• Have summers off
LOCATION OF JOBS IN THE FUTURE
– In Illinois:
• Job openings-grow as fast as the average
• 2,250 jobs year
RELATED OCCUPATIONS
• Librarians
• Preschool Teachers
• Kindergarten Teachers
• Recreation Workers
• Teacher Aids
• Paraprofessionals
HOW AM I PREPARING
• Finishing and graduating from high school
• By going to college and graduating
• Taking all the necessary courses
• It will take me several years