der Volksschullehrer
Translation
elementary school teacher, primary school teacher
Examples
Der Volksschullehrer unterrichtet Deutsch.
The elementary school teacher teaches German.
Sie dankte den Volksschullehrern für ihre Arbeit.
She thanked the elementary school teachers for their work.
Grammar Patterns
to work as ((sth.)) to work as an elementary school teacher He works as an elementary school teacher.
Similar Words
der Grundschullehrer (elementary school teacher - more modern term)
Etymology
From 'Volk' (people) + 'Schule' (school) + 'Lehrer' (teacher). A teacher at a 'people's school'.
Memory Tips
Deconstruct the compound noun: Volks (people's) + Schul (school) + Lehrer (teacher).