This article originally appeared on Schools.com

By Kristin Marino

Perhaps more than any other profession, elementary school teachers hold the future in their hands. A career as an elementary school teacher could put you at the front lines in the pursuit and delivery of a quality education to every child in America. Projected employment growth for elementary school teachers is about as fast as the average for all occupations through 2018, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Find out more about elementary teacher education, training, earnings and advancement opportunities in the following infographic.