Elementary School Teacher Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Elementary School Teacher includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Meeting with students and parents to discuss education-related issues, and attending staff meetings.
  • Establishing a developmentally appropriate, positive, inclusive and safe learning environment that is conducive to learning.
  • Advancing positive interpersonal relationships with coworkers and students.
  • Communicating proficiently with students.
  • Administering tests following district testing protocol and providing progress reports.
  • Determining and supporting standards of classroom behavior, and upholding district-adopted discipline policies.
  • Planning and supervising assignments and activities for student teachers, teacher assistants and volunteers as required.
  • Implementing district-adopted curriculum.
  • Preparing for assigned classes and providing lessons at designated times.
  • Integrating suitable use of technology.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Elementary School Teacher duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Elementary School Teacher roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.