Junior High School Health Teacher
ちゅうがっこうようごきょうゆ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Childcare and Education Occupations
- Middle : School Teachers
- Minor : Junior High School Teachers
Summary
A teaching position at junior high schools responsible for student health management, health guidance, first aid, nurse's office operations, and more.
Description
Junior high school health teachers target pubescent students by conducting health checkups and managing records, providing health consultations and guidance, and performing first aid. They also manage the nurse's office, plan and implement health education programs, handle hygiene management based on the School Health Law, collaborate with students, parents, and faculty, coordinate with medical institutions and education boards, and support students' growth in both physical and mental aspects.
Future Outlook
Due to declining birthrates and diversifying health issues, the importance of specialized school health support remains high, and demand for school health teachers is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Calm and composed / Compassionate / Excellent observation skills / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Full-time / Nurse's office duty / Part-time / Private school employment / Public school employment
Career Path
Obtaining School Health Teacher Type 2 License → Junior High School Health Teacher → High School Health Teacher → Health Affairs Officer (School Health Director) → Education Board Employment
Required Skills
Basic Medical Knowledge / First Aid / Health Checkup Data Analysis / Health Guidance / Planning and Operation of Health Education Programs
Recommended Skills
Community Resource Collaboration / Health Statistics / Infection Prevention Measures / Mental Health Care / School Health Law Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to respond flexibly in emergencies. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accurate management of health checkup results, medication administration records, etc., is necessary. |
| Communication Skills | Because it is necessary to communicate appropriately with students, parents, and faculty. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continuously learn the latest health and medical information and guidelines. |
| Planning & Organization | Because planning and coordination of health education programs and checkup schedules are required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because stress arises from emergency responses and handling students' health issues. |
Related Qualifications
- School Nurse Teacher License Type 1 (Junior High School)
- School Nurse Teacher License Type 2 (Junior High School)
Aliases
- Health Teacher
- School Nurse
Related Jobs
- Elementary School Health Teacher
- High School Health Teacher
- Public Health Nurse
- School Counselor