ROLE OF TEACHER IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

The role of a teacher is to help students apply concepts, such as math, English, and science through classroom instruction and presentations. Their role is also to prepare lessons, grade papers, manage the classroom, meet with parents, and work closely with school staff. Being a teacher is much more than just executing lesson plans, they also carry the role of a surrogate parent, disciplinarian, mentor, counselor, book keeper, role model, planner and many more. In today's world a teacher's role is a multifaceted profession.

Elementary school teachers play an important role in the development of students. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook offered by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, elementary school teachers are often the sole source of a students learning experience. What students learn in their formative years can shape how they are in the future.

The role of a teacher is clearly more than just planning and executing lesson plans, it's also becoming the students third parent. Look at the amount of time teachers spend with their students. One benefit of the role of a teacher is being a constant role model for their students. Children that lack a solid family foundation will really benefit from a positive role model. Teacher's that portray an image of confidence and accomplishment will help fulfill a child's need of a positive role model when the family may fail to provide such a figure.

The role of a teacher changes depending upon the grade in which they teach. The role of a teacher in kindergarten includes developing skills that are necessary to excel and progress to the next year. While the the role of a teacher in the intermediate grades includes teaching specific information about a particular subject.