{"id":44193,"date":"2023-09-01T15:15:24","date_gmt":"2023-09-01T20:15:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/?p=44193"},"modified":"2023-09-01T15:15:24","modified_gmt":"2023-09-01T20:15:24","slug":"how-much-does-an-elementary-teacher-make-in-indiana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/blog\/insights\/how-much-does-an-elementary-teacher-make-in-indiana\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does an Elementary Teacher Make in Indiana in 2023?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teaching in elementary education provides a rewarding career where you help provide the building blocks to learners\u2019 education. It\u2019s a position of great privilege as you influence the future of the next generation. Teaching in Indiana is becoming increasingly attractive as lawmakers use financial strategies to address its teaching shortage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The average annual elementary teacher salary in Indiana as of May 2022 was $54,200. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, and the number of years you have spent in your profession.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teachers of Tomorrow<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> highlights the salaries for elementary school teachers in Indiana. We\u2019ll also share the steps you need to take to become an elementary teacher and available <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/alternate-teacher-certification\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alternative teacher certification options.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is an Elementary School Teacher?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An elementary school teacher in Indiana works with learners from kindergarten until sixth grade. Educators at this level try to cultivate a love of learning as they introduce children to foundation subjects such as reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and the arts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Indiana, children must be at least five years old by August 1 of that year to begin kindergarten. Thus, elementary school teachers work with learners as young as five and as old as twelve, guiding curious minds through a period of extraordinary developmental and physical change.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Becoming a successful elementary school teacher requires cultivating the following skills:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Listening: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To understand and deliver what your learners need and maintain productive relationships with co-workers, you need to hear them.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Patience:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Curious young minds combined with high energy require calmness and understanding as you direct them into activities and lessons<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reason and problem-solving: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learners and colleagues can create unique and challenging situations daily. It requires creativity, logic, and adeptness to find solutions that keep the classroom and activities running smoothly.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teachers in Indiana are expected to continue learning after their certification to ensure they stay up-to-date with the latest information on child development, classroom techniques, and technological advances.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Much Do Elementary School Teachers in Indiana Make?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average annual salaries for elementary school teachers in Indiana as of May 2022 according to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes_in.htm#25-0000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highest salary &#8211; $75,290<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average salary &#8211; $54,200<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lowest salary &#8211; $38,320<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elementary school salaries in Indiana vary depending on where in the state you work, education level, additional skills, certifications, and the number of years of experience.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44194\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/media\/how-much-does-an-elementary-teacher-make-Indiana.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How To Become an Elementary School Teacher in Indiana\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Becoming a teacher in Indiana requires a bachelor\u2019s degree like everywhere else in the country. However, the steps after that vary as each state has its own rules regarding licensing and certification.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/doe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indiana Department of Education<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (IDOE), the steps to becoming an elementary school teacher include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Obtain a bachelor\u2019s degree with a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you attend an Indiana-accredited college or university and study elementary education, the teacher preparation component is part of the course.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Or<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Obtain a bachelor\u2019s degree with a 2.50 on a 4.0 scale and five years of relevant professional experience: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can obtain the necessary experience through being a substitute teacher.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>OR<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Obtain a bachelor\u2019s degree from a local university and pass <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/doe\/educators\/educator-licensing\/educator-testing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>state-approved teaching tests<\/b><\/a><b>.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Attend an approved teacher preparation program:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If your bachelor\u2019s degree didn\u2019t have a teacher preparation program as part of the course, you must do it separately from an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/doe\/educators\/educator-licensing\/indiana-approved-educator-preparation-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IDOE-approved provider<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The option is also open for those who attended an accredited university or college outside the state.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Take the Praxis exams: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must take the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/doe\/educators\/educator-licensing\/educator-testing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Praxis Content and Principals of Learning and Teaching Exam<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for their grade level.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Obtain CPR\/AED\/Heimlich certification: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must complete this training from an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/doe\/educators\/educator-licensing\/cpr-and-aed-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IDOE-approved provider<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association. Once you\u2019ve passed, you must obtain the valid certification and send it in with your teaching license application.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Attend Suicide Prevention Training: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must complete this training from an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/doe\/educators\/educator-licensing\/suicide-prevention-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IDOE-approved provider<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Once you\u2019ve completed the training, you\u2019ll be given a certificate to be submitted to the IDOE.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>State and federal background checks:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Candidates must submit fingerprints through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/isp\/criminal-history-services\/get-national-criminal-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indiana\u2019s electronic Fingerprinting Network<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (INKless).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Apply for your license:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> After completing all the steps and acquiring all the necessary paperwork, you can follow <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/doe\/educators\/educator-licensing\/application-instructions-step-by-step\/#G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IDOE\u2019s step-by-step instructions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and pay the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/doe\/educators\/educator-licensing\/licensing-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">licensing fees<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have obtained your teaching license, you can start applying for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">elementary school<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> teaching positions in Indiana. You can look at school district websites, education job fairs, and for openings on job boards such as Indeed and Glassdoor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternative Route to Certification for Elementary School Teachers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indiana has been hit particularly hard by the country\u2019s teaching shortage. One of the ways the state is trying to address it is through its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/doe\/educators\/educator-licensing\/transition-to-teaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transition to Teaching<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> programs, such as the one provided by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/indiana\/become-a-teacher-indiana\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teachers of Tomorrow<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It allows candidates to immediately begin working as a teacher while working towards a Practitioner License.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transition to Teaching is open to people who hold a regionally accredited bachelor\u2019s degree, and it does not have to be in education. Those participating in the program are hired by an Indiana school corporation and granted a three-year, non-renewable T2T permit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The steps to take part in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/national-teacher-certification\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transition to Teaching<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Already have a bachelor\u2019s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution and the official transcripts.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete Indiana Teachers&#8217; application and interview.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receive the Indiana Teachers Letter of Acceptance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/how-to-get-a-teaching-job\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get hired<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as a teacher in an Indiana school.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work with your Indiana Teacher advisor.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do your Classroom Readiness Training and Field-Based Experience<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/doe\/educators\/educator-licensing\/cpr-and-aed-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CPR\/AED\/Heimlich<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> certification.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/doe\/educators\/educator-licensing\/suicide-prevention-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suicide Prevention<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> certification.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the IDOE\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/doe\/files\/transition-teaching.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">step-by-step instructions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to apply for your Transition to Teaching permit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begin teaching once you have your T2T permit. You will teach on it for two years and complete the requirements for your Practitioner License in your first year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pass the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/doe\/educators\/educator-licensing\/educator-testing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Praxis Content and Principals of Learning and Teaching Exam<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your grade level.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete two years of teaching.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receive a recommendation from the Building level Administrator and Field Supervisor at the end of your Internship Year.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Present all documentation and coursework to IDOE to obtain your Indiana Practitioner License.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the Highest and Lowest Paying Elementary School Teaching Job?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a certified elementary school teacher in Indiana, you can work in various settings:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Public schools: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indiana elementary public school salaries vary depending on years of experience and where the position is based. The lowest paying jobs are generally for beginner teachers in rural or underprivileged areas with lower housing prices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>International schools: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indiana does not have a set definition of which private schools qualify as \u201cinternational.\u201d But their biggest provider uses a more challenging curriculum than used throughout the country. Thus, rather than a standard high school degree, graduates are awarded an International Baccalaureate\u00ae (IB), which is respected at the world\u2019s top universities and may give an edge when applying to more prestigious US universities. Salaries at these schools are generally slightly lower at the elementary school level but are significantly greater in high school.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Charter schools: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indiana\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/icsb\/families-and-students\/charter-school-faqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">charter schools<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> receive state and federal funding, typically more than they give their public schools. However, unlike public schools, charter schools receive no local funding. According to data from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salary.com\/research\/salary\/recruiting\/charter-school-teacher-salary\/in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">salary.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ziprecruiter.com\/Salaries\/Charter-School-Teacher-Salary--in-Indiana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ZipRecruiter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, average teacher salaries are lower at charter schools than public.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Private schools: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indiana\u2019s private schools receive some state funding through Indiana\u2019s Choice Scholarship Program, but the rest comes from private tuition fees. Salaries at private schools have a wider range than public schools. Some institutions offer the same or slightly higher to public schools, but many offer significantly lower salaries.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Online teaching<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Online teaching jobs are growing in demand in Indiana. These salaries typically pay the least but vary widely, depending on the platform, organization, and the hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"376\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44195\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/media\/elementary-teacher-salary-indiana.png\" alt=\"\">At <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teachers of Tomorrow<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we look forward to helping you achieve your career goal of becoming one of Indiana&#8217;s best elementary school teachers. 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