UGA Career Center

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.

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Class of 2023 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 U GA Involvement Network
Connect with your Career Consultan t

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

O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.
My Next Move – An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about their career options.
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.
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.
Candid Career – This resource provides you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy-to-use website.
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.
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.
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.
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

Professional Associations/Resources

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 Title Reported by Class of 2023 Elementary Education majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2023 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)
Athens Christian School	Student Support Services Elementary Teacher
Athens Christian School	Student Support Services Elementary Teacher
Barrow County School District	1st Grade Teacher
Barrow County School District	Elementary School Teacher
Barrow County School District	Teacher
Childcare Network, Inc.	Lead Teacher Pre-K
Christ the King School	3th Grade Teacher
Clarke County School District	Teacher
Dove Creek Elementary	Paraprofessional
Episcopal Day School	Lower School Teacher
Forsyth County School District	4th Grade Teacher
Forsyth County School District	4th Grade Teacher
Forsyth County School District	Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Fulton County Schools	Teacher
Gwinnett County Public Schools	Elementary School Teacher
Gwinnett County School District	Paraprofessional
Gwinnett County School District	1st Grade Teacher
Gwinnett County School District	Elementary School Teacher
Gwinnett County School District	4th Grade Teacher
Gwinnett County School District	4th Grade Teacher
Gwinnett County School District	Teacher
Gwinnett County School District	Substitute Teacher
Gwinnett County School District	Teacher
Gwinnett County School District	Long Term Substitute
Heritage Academy	Fourth Grade Teacher
Katina	Gymnastics Head Coach
Lane Creek Golf Club	Beverage Cart Attendant
Muscogee County School District	4th Grade Teacher
Oconee County School District	Teacher
Oconee County School District	Stellar Substitute
Oglethorpe County School District	Kindergarten Teacher
Passion City Church	Bloom Plus Passion Kids Resident
Paulding County School District	Elementary School Teacher
Walton County School District	Teacher
WeightLoss MD	Medical Assistant

* denotes no responses received.

*Source: Areas above marked with an Asterisk (*) have been created utilizing data taken from the UGA Career Outcomes Survey. The "Employers Hiring...," "Job Titles of...," "Career Outcomes for...," and "Graduate/Professional Schools and Programs..." information listed above represent UGA Class of 2023 Graduates. The lists are not exhaustive and therefore do not represent all potential career options. Click here for more detailed Career Outcomes information regarding this major.

Possible Employers Who May Hire UGA Elementary Education Majors

Possible Job Titles for UGA Elementary Education Majors

Graduate/Professional Schools attended by Class of 2023 Elementary Education majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2023 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)
Georgia State University	Occupational Therapy, Doctorate
University of Georgia	Professional Counseling, Degree Not Specified
University of Georgia	Unspecified Master's Program
University of Georgia	Unspecified Master's Program
University of Georgia	Unspecified Master's Program
University of Georgia	Early Childhood Education, Master's
University of Georgia	Education, Master's
University of Georgia	Education, Master's
University of Georgia	Education, MS
University of Georgia	Educational Theory and Practice, Master's
University of Georgia	Educational Theory and Practice, MSE
University of Georgia	Educational Theory and Practice, Elementary Education, Master's
University of Georgia	Elementary Education, Bachelor's
University of Georgia	Elementary Education, Degree Not Specified
University of Georgia	Elementary Education, Master's
University of Georgia	Elementary Education, Master's
University of Georgia	Elementary Education, Master's
University of Georgia	Elementary Education, Master's
University of Georgia	Elementary Education, Master's
University of Georgia	Elementary Education, MEd
University of Georgia	Elementary Education, MEd
University of Georgia	Elementary Education, MEd
University of Georgia	Elementary Education, MEd
University of Georgia	Elementary Education, MEd
University of Georgia	Elementary Education, MEd
University of Georgia	Elementary Education, MS
University of Georgia	Elementary Education, MS
University of Georgia	Elementary Education, MS