Elementary School Teacher (Except Special Education) — ONET Occupation Study

About this study

Mercor is building a new, more accurate version of O*NET — the U.S. government's framework for describing occupations and the tasks they involve. We are gathering input directly from experienced practitioners to improve how the work of elementary school teachers is described.

About the role (SOC 25-2021.00 — Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education)

Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.

What you'll do

• Complete a one-time online survey/interview about your day-to-day work as an elementary school teacher. It takes up to 30 minutes.

• There may be an optional follow-up survey, task, or short interview afterward, which would be paid separately.

Who we're looking for (eligible applicants have)

• 4+ years teaching elementary school (excluding special education).

• Current work, or work within the last 12 months, in the role.

• Direct knowledge of lesson planning, instruction, and classroom management tasks.

• U.S.-based.

Not eligible (common confounders)

• Kindergarten teachers (separate occupation, SOC 25-2012.00).

• Middle or secondary school teachers (SOC 25-2022.00, 25-2031.00).

• Preschool teachers (SOC 25-2011.00).

• Special education teachers at the elementary level (SOC 25-2056.00).

• Short-term or substitute teachers (SOC 25-3031.00).

• Teaching assistants and paraprofessionals (SOC 25-9042.00).

• Private tutors or homeschooling parents without classroom teaching employment.

Reference for the occupation: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-2021.00