Compulsory Education School Teacher
ぎむきょういくがっこうきょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Childcare and Education Occupations
- Middle : School Teachers
- Minor : Compulsory Education School Teachers
Summary
A specialist profession that provides learning instruction, life guidance, and career guidance to children and students in compulsory education schools, supporting personality development and academic improvement.
Description
Compulsory education school teachers teach multiple subjects based on elementary and junior high school curricula, while also handling students' life guidance and career counseling. In class management, they assess individual levels of understanding and personalities to select appropriate teaching methods. They perform a wide range of tasks including creating teaching materials, evaluations, parent correspondence, school committee activities, club activities guidance, etc., while watching over students' growth on a long-term basis.
Future Outlook
While the number of children decreases due to declining birthrates, teacher shortages continue depending on regions and subjects. The spread of ICT education and responses to diverse learning needs are required, and enhancement of expertise and teaching skills will be the key moving forward.
Personality Traits
Caring / Enjoys communication / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Eligible for Long-term Leave / Full-time / Private School Employment / Public School Employment / Subject to Transfer
Career Path
New Teacher → Homeroom Teacher → Subject Head → Curriculum Chief → Vice Principal/Principal → Education Board Guidance Officer
Required Skills
Class Management / ICT Utilization / Learner Evaluation / Lesson Planning / Student Guidance / Teaching Materials Creation
Recommended Skills
Career Guidance / Communication Skills (Conversation) / Communication Skills (Parent Correspondence) / Multicultural Understanding / Special Needs Education
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To flexibly respond to diverse backgrounds of children and students and changes in the classroom. |
| Communication Skills | Daily dialogue with children and students, parents, and fellow teachers is necessary. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Due to many opportunities to proactively plan and manage school events and special activities. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Necessary to continually learn in response to changes in educational content, teaching methods, and system revisions. |
| Planning & Organization | To develop instructional plans and lesson plans over semesters and years. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there is little specialized quantitative analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Teacher's License (Elementary School)
- Teacher's License (Junior High School)
Aliases
- Compulsory Education Teacher
- Elementary and Junior High Integrated School Teacher
Related Jobs
- Elementary School Teacher
- Junior High School Teacher
- Special Needs School Teacher