Marg Career Library - School Teacher

Overview:

A school teacher interacts and engages students of different age groups to prepare them for the future. They may teach students different subjects at different levels, such as kindergarten, primary, middle school, high school, and higher secondary. Teachers encourage and support a child to develop in all spheres of life, including academics, extra-curricular, personal and interpersonal life, and much more. A school teacher will have both academic and non-academic roles and duties assigned by the school authorities.

Career Path:

Candidates with any background can become school teachers.

Stream of Study at 12th:	Students can pursue any stream in their 12th. A candidate can choose to complete Certificate or Diploma courses in Early Childhood Career and Education, Elementary Education, Pre and Primary Teacher Training, Teacher Education, and Montessori Teacher Training after 12th.
Degree/Graduation Courses:	Pursue 5-year integrated B.Sc. B.Ed. Pursue 5-year integrated B.A. B.Ed. Pursue B.El.Ed (Bachelor of Elementary Education) for 4 years Pursue Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) for 2 years Pursue a UG course in any teaching subject
Higher education/After Graduation Courses:	Pursue B.Ed. for 2 years after graduating from a teaching subject Pursue M.Ed. for 1-2 years Pursue M.A. in Education for 2 years Pursue M.Sc. in Education for 2 years Pursue a PG course in any teaching subject Pursue PG Diploma in Education Pursue PG Diploma in Teacher Training Education Pursue PG Diploma in Career Guidance Pursue PG Diploma in Guidance and Counselling Pursue PG Diploma in Higher Education Pursue PG Diploma in Pre-Primary Education Pursue PG Diploma in Distance Education Pursue PG Diploma in Educational Management and Administration

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Top Colleges:

University of Calcutta, Kolkata
Amity University, Noida
Lady Shri Ram College, New Delhi
Bombay Teachers’ Training College, Mumbai
Lady Irwin College, New Delhi
St. Xavier’s College of Education, Patna
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
Government College of Education for Women, Coimbatore
Institute of Advanced Study in Education, Chennai

Job Opportunities:

Central and State government schools
Private and public schools
Playschools
Nursery schools
Private tutorials
Educational research institutes
Own tuition center

Job Responsibilities:

Prepare teaching plans in the form of session plans, unit plans, course outlines, etc.
Use innovative and differentiated methods of teaching
Create and use teaching aids
Educate students in the relevant subject
Support students in understanding concepts taught and completing related tasks
Maintain discipline among students at all times
Train students to appear for assessments
Prepare and conduct regular assessments
Evaluate and provide feedback to students on their assessment tasks
Submit regular teaching progress reports to authorities
Support the school authorities in planning and conducting extra-curricular activities such as fests and tours
Meet and discuss with parents regarding the progress of their child
Create and maintain a rapport with students
Understand the emotional states and handle students accordingly
Promote the holistic development of students

Work Life:

Teaching is a challenging profession as you have to be very careful, patient and understanding when handling children
This profession can be very time-consuming as teachers usually have take-home workloads such as paper corrections, making teaching plans and aids, etc.
The regular daily schedule of a teacher could demand hours of standing and move from class to class without a break
In the case of school fests or tours, the timing and workload of a teacher can increase
Teachers not only teach the subject they trained for but also support other teachers and school authorities in the regular running of the school
Nowadays, teachers are expected to be proficient in using technology, smart boards, smart classes, video conferencing, etc.
Teachers are also encouraged to constantly update their knowledge by attending workshops and completing courses conducted at school or outside

Key Skills:

Care
Empathy
Confidence
Patience
Firmness
Approachability
Initiative
Flexibility
Adaptability
Creativity
Innovativeness
Interpersonal skills
Planning and organizational skills
Communication skills
Leadership skills
Problem-solving skills
In-depth subject knowledge
Strong work ethic
Ability to work under pressure
Team spirit
Motivation to learn and grow
Ability to catch and retain the attention of students
Ability to engage students actively in the learning process

Designation:

Primary

Primary School Teacher, Pre-Primary School Teacher, Elementary School Teacher, Trainee Teacher

Middle School

Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs), Secondary School Teacher, Middle School Teacher, Teaching assistant

Higher Secondary

Post Graduate Teacher (PGTs), Senior Secondary School Teacher, Higher Secondary School Teacher

Merits & Demerits:

Merits

1. Being a teacher allows you to train and develop the future citizens of the world
2. It is a highly respected profession
3. In this profession, you will mostly have year-end vacations
4. It is an exciting and challenging profession that requires you to be on your toes always
5. If you are passionate about teaching, it can be an immensely satisfying profession

Demerits

1. As a teacher, you will be required to teach numerous students, and at the same time, maintain discipline and complete the portions on time
2. This profession requires immense patience as every child has unique learning requirements
3. Being a teacher, you will have to be an all-rounder and require a variety of skills
4. You will be required to update your skills and subject knowledge constantly
5. The salary and perks of being a teacher are low
6. The daily routine of a teacher can be physically and emotionally exhausting
7. As a teacher, you may have to face and handle issues from parents, students, and the school authorities
8. The timings and workload of a teacher can be challenging

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