“It takes a big heart to help shape little minds.” Elementary teachers of West Baton Rouge have the advantage of being one of the first to introduce a child to an education, just like any elementary school teacher. Believe it or not, the foundation a teacher lays will determine the child's success in the following years. The Elementary school teachers of West Baton Rouge have the power to shape the mind of every child they run across, and still they are given no credit.When a person responds that they have chose education as a career, they will usually hear, “You know what they say, those who can't, teach.” People have neglected to see the power a teacher can install in a child. It is not about the money it is about the excitement, the challenge, …show more content…
The level of education is the highest factor. A certification and the location of the school also plays a big part in a teacher's pay. Louisiana provides differential pay for teachers willing to work in districts of higher demand being that the pay varies by parish. The demand for elementary school teachers is constantly rising. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), 2010-2011, the demand for teachers will grow vastly by 13 percent between the years of 2008 and 2013. Honestly, where would the world be without elementary school teachers, especially in West Baton Rouge ? The good thing is, teaching is a job that will always be hiring. The Unites States has more than 72,000 public elementary schools. Just imagine how many little lives walk down those halls and how many teachers a school needs to keep the little ones in line. Obviously, teaching is not about the money, it is about the …show more content…
The interaction with other children will bring out the skills and abilities of a child. Elementary teachers are usually the first to notice the signs of a disability or disorder as they interact with other children. They also learn the ways the child is best at learning, which helps the children around them learn also. At this time in a child's life it is important for the teacher to be engaged with the child's abilities so he or she can prepare him or her for the upcoming challenges. Identifying a child's lack in an area at an early age will help build the building blocks needed to be successful later