Elementary school teachers teach and facilitate the learning of children ranging in age from four to 12 years in Kindergarten to Grade 6. In general, elementary school teachers: 1) identify children's individual and collective learning needs 2) plan and deliver instruction based on student learning needs 3) provide a stimulating learning environment in which each child can experience growth and develop to potential 4) help students learn appropriate knowledge, skills and attitudes 5) facilitate positive social relationships between students 6) use various assessment tools to evaluate and communicate student progress 7) serve as role models for students. More... Occupation description courtesy of the Alberta Learning Information Service www.alis.alberta.ca