What Can I Do With a Major In Elementary Education?
UGA Specific Information for Elementary Education
Teachers can have great impact on the social, personal, and intellectual development of individuals. Their influence stems from a love of learning, a talent for awakening students to new modes of thinking, an understanding of the human development process, and professional skills. Teachers can be found in almost every sector of society, and they instruct a wide range of topics. While specific course requirements vary among disciplines, most teachers will fulfill the academic requirements of a major in a chosen field, will be literate in the history, philosophy, psychology, sociology and methodology of education, and have developed initial teaching skills through supervised clinical experiences. Although certification is required for public school teachers (K-12) in all 50 states, some states offer alternative teacher certification programs to attract otherwise qualified persons into the field. Aspiring teachers who need certification may also enter programs that grant a master's degree in education, as well as certification.
Class of 2024 Career Outcomes for Elementary Education*
** Includes Self-Employed
Campus Resources
- Kappa Delta Pi (KDPi)
- Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE)
- To find additional clubs and organizations, go to the UGA Involvement Network
- Connect with your Career Consultant
Additional UGA Career Center Recommendations
Daily Career Center Drop-In Hours: (staffed by Career Center graduate assistants and student interns)
- In-Person: Mondays – Thursdays, 12 pm – 2 pm in Clark Howell Hall (2nd Floor)
- Virtual: Fridays, 11 am – 3 pm, career.uga.edu/appointments
- No Appointment Necessary!
Individual Career Consulting Appointments: Schedule online through Handshake or by calling 706-542-3375
Additional Career Research Resources
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O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.
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My Next Move – An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about their career options.
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Occupational Outlook Handbook – The OOH is a career resource offering information on the hundreds of occupations that provide most of jobs in the United States.
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Vault – Vault.com provides in-depth intelligence on what it’s really like to work in an industry, company, or profession – and how to position yourself to land that job.
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Candid Career – This resource provides you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy-to-use website.
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UGA Mentor Program – Connect with a mentor (alumni, faculty, staff) to research and explore industries and careers. Research industries and careers by connecting with a mentor for a quick chat or formal 16-week mentorship through the UGA Mentor Program.
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Interstride - Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance.
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Glassdoor - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers an inside look at jobs and companies through "employee generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees and job seekers.
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Steppingblocks - Research your future career with real-world stats about your major, your interests, and your dream job title with career and education searches designed to find your best path based on millions of others. It’s data-powered career exploration for doers like you.
Employment Websites
GENERAL
- Handshake (scroll down to the bottom of the page; login with your UGA MyID and password)
- LinkedIn (this popular networking site also has a job board!)
- Idealist (non-profit jobs)
- USAJobs (federal jobs)
MAJOR/CAREER SPECIFIC
- Council for Exceptional Children Job Board
- Georgia Charter Schools Association
- Georgia Department of Education
- Georgia Independent School Association
- SchoolSpring
- Southern Teachers Agency (Private Schools)
- Teachers-Teachers Jobs
- TeachGeorgia Georgia’s Official Teacher Recruitment Website
- The American Association for Employment in Education (AAEE)
- The International Educator
Tip: Look at specific school system or school district websites for their job boards! These job boards are where positions they are looking to fill within their district or school system will be posted!
SCHOOL DISTRICT/SYSTEM SPECIFIC WEBISTES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS NEAR ATHENS AND ATLANTA
- Atlanta Public Schools Jobs
- Cherokee County School District Jobs
- City Schools of Decatur Jobs
- Clarke County School District Jobs
- Clayton County Public Schools Jobs
- Cobb County School District Jobs
- DeKalb County School District Jobs
- Douglas County School System Jobs
- Fayette County Public Schools Jobs
- Forsyth County School District Jobs
- Fulton County Schools Jobs
- Gwinnett County Public Schools Jobs
- Henry County Schools Jobs
- Madison County Charter School System Jobs
- Oconee County Schools Jobs
- Oglethrope County School System Jobs
- Rockdale County Public Schools Jobs
Professional Associations/Resources
- American Association of School Administrators
- American Educational Research Association
- American Federation of Teachers
- Council for Exceptional Children
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
- National Association of Early Childhood Education
- National Education Association
- The Southern Early Childhood Association
- Discover Early Childhood EDU
Tip: Join LinkedIn groups that are related to your career interest. Need help finding groups? Check out the Groups You May Like link under the Interests/Groups tab. Review the groups that professionals in your field of interest have joined and consider joining them as well.
Employers/Position Titles Reported by Class of 2024 Elementary Education Majors
The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2024 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.
Employer | Position Title(s) |
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Athens Christian School | 5th Grade Teacher | Athens Church | Production Assistant | Barrow County School District | Elementary Educator | Barrow County School District | Kindergarten Teacher | Barrow County School District | Kindergarten Teacher | Barrow County School District | Teacher | Buford City School District | Kindergarten Teacher | Cali-N-Tito's | Server | Camp Twin Lakes | Program Fellow | Carroll County School District | Teacher | Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools | Teacher | Chattanooga Christian School | 2nd Grade Teacher | Clarke County School District | 1st Grade Teacher | Clarke County School District | 3rd Grade Teacher | Clarke County School District | 4th Grade Teacher | Clarke County School District | 4th Grade Teacher | Clarke County School District | Teacher | Commerce City School District | 11th Grade Teacher | Coweta County School District | 5th Grade Teacher | Coweta County School District | Paraprofessional | David C. Barrow Elementary School | Teacher | DeKalb County School District | 2nd Grade Teacher | Employer Not Specified | Elementary Teacher | Employer Not Specified | English Tutor | Forsyth County School District | Kindergarten Lead Teacher | Forsyth County School District | Elementary Teacher | Fulton County School District | Teacher | Gilmer County School District | Teacher | Gwinnett County School District | Teacher | Gwinnett County School District | Teacher | Hall County School District | 4th Grade Teacher | Hart County School District | 9th Grade Teacher | Hart County School District | Teacher | Jackson County School District | 3rd Grade Teacher | Jackson County School District | 4th Grade Teacher | Jazzmen Williams | Bartender | Madison County School District | Substitute | Miss Heather's Educational Adventures | Teacher | Oconee County School District | Education Paraprofessional | Oconee County School District | Education Paraprofessional | Oconee County School District | Substitute Teacher | Oconee County School District | Special Education Teacher | RaceTrac | Special Project Analyst | St. Johns County School District | 4th Grade Teacher | St. Thomas More Catholic School | 3rd Grade Teacher | Starfish Scholars | Floater | Walton County School District | Long Term Substitute |
Graduate/Professional Schools Attended by Class of 2024 Elementary Education Majors
The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2024 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.
Graduate School | Program(s) |
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Ball State | Applied Behavior Analysis, Master’s | University of Georgia | Education, MA | University of Georgia | Master’s Program Not Specified | University of Georgia | Elementary Education, Master’s | University of Georgia | Law, JD | University of Georgia | Educational Theory and Practice, Master’s |