Teaching and molding young minds is a fun and rewarding career. Elementary education teachers play an important role in the development of children in kindergarten through sixth grade. They fill each day with experiences, lessons and skills to help children succeed in school and life. Other benefits such as job security and a consistent work schedule with flexibility during summer months are also perks of this career path. Make a difference in a child s life today and shape the future by pursuing a bachelor s degree in elementary education (K-6) from Troy University.