* Age: 5-11 years old
* Levels: Kindergarten, 1st-5th grade
* Teachers: Elementary school teachers typically have a bachelor's degree in education and are certified to teach in elementary school. They may have additional training in early childhood education or special education.
* School environment: Elementary schools are typically self-contained, meaning that students stay in the same classroom with the same teacher for most of the day. This allows teachers to get to know their students well and to provide individualized instruction.
Middle School
* Age: 11-14 years old
* Levels: 6th-8th grade
* Teachers: Middle school teachers typically have a bachelor's degree in education and are certified to teach in middle school. They may have additional training in a specific subject area, such as math, science, or English.
* School environment: Middle schools are typically larger than elementary schools and may have more specialized facilities, such as gymnasiums, science labs, and computer labs. Students typically have different teachers for each subject area.
High School
* Age: 14-18 years old
* Levels: 9th-12th grade
* Teachers: High school teachers typically have a bachelor's degree in education and are certified to teach a specific subject area, such as math, science, English, or social studies. They may also have a master's degree in their subject area.
* School environment: High schools are typically large and may have a variety of specialized facilities, such as gymnasiums, science labs, computer labs, and performing arts centers. Students typically have different teachers for each subject area.
Other Schools
In addition to the traditional elementary, middle, and high schools, there are a variety of other schools that teachers may work in, including:
* Preschools: Schools for children ages 3-5 years old.
* Special education schools: Schools for students with disabilities.
* Alternative schools: Schools for students who are struggling in traditional school settings.
* Charter schools: Schools that are independently operated but publicly funded.
* Private schools: Schools that are privately operated and funded.
Regardless of the type of school they work in, all teachers must have the necessary qualifications and training to provide students with a high-quality education.