High School Assistant Teacher
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Childcare and Education Occupations
- Middle : School Teachers
- Minor : High School Teachers
Summary
A profession that assists teachers in high schools with a wide range of tasks, including lesson preparation and operation, student guidance, career counseling, school administrative duties, and more.
Description
High school assistant teachers primarily assist regular teachers with lesson preparation and delivery, student guidance, career counseling, and school administrative duties. Specifically, they engage in teaching materials research, lesson planning, support for lessons using ICT equipment, individual and group student guidance, parent communication, operation of school events and club activities, and more. Holding a teaching license, they enhance their instructional skills through educational practice, aiming in the future to serve as independent teachers, school affairs directors, vice principals, principals, or other administrative roles.
Future Outlook
Even amid declining birthrates, demand for assistant teachers handling specialized subjects remains stable, with continued hiring particularly in high-specialty fields such as math/science and foreign languages. Those skilled in ICT utilization and career education are highly evaluated.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Empathetic / Good Team Player / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Club Advisor / Seasonal Vacations Available / Weekday Work / Weekends and Holidays Off
Career Path
High School Teacher → Curriculum Director → Deputy Principal Assistant → Deputy Principal → Principal → Education Board Staff
Required Skills
ICT Skills (Lesson Utilization) / Lesson Planning and Operation / School Administrative Duties / Student Guidance and Career Guidance / Teaching Materials Research
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (English) / Counseling / Facilitation / ICT Educational Tool Utilization
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to flexibly respond to diverse students and situations. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth communication with students, faculty and staff, and parents is required. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continuously learn educational theories and teaching methods. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is an important ability for coordinating and managing lesson plans and school administrative duties. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because they collaborate with other faculty and staff to advance educational activities. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because mathematical and quantitative analysis is not included in the main duties. |
Related Qualifications
- Completion of Teacher Training Course
- High School Teaching License (Type 2 or Higher)
Related Jobs
- Elementary School Assistant Teacher
- High School Teacher
- Junior High School Assistant Teacher
- Special Needs School Teacher