Junior High School Lecturer
ちゅうがっこうこうし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Childcare and Education Occupations
- Middle : School Teachers
- Minor : Junior High School Teachers
Summary
Educational role that teaches subjects to junior high school students and provides comprehensive support, including life guidance and career guidance.
Description
Junior high school lecturers teach various subjects at junior high schools and provide instruction tailored to students' learning progress and level of understanding. For lesson preparation, they develop annual, semester, and unit instructional plans and create teaching materials. They evaluate student performance through regular exams and quizzes, and report the results to parents. As homeroom teachers, they conduct life guidance and career guidance, and organize parent-teacher meetings and three-way conferences. They also advise on club activities, plan and manage school events, collaborate with fellow teachers and the board of education, and update teaching methods through training participation. Work is primarily daytime-centered, but overtime occurs due to club activities and parent interactions, with long summer and winter vacations available.
Future Outlook
Although the student population is declining due to falling birthrates, demand remains high for teachers who can utilize ICT and address diverse learning needs, with stable hiring expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Empathetic / Flexible and Adaptable / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Club Advisor / Full-time Lecturer / Part-time Lecturer / Seasonal Vacations / Subject to Transfers
Career Path
Junior High School Teacher → Lead Teacher → Vice Principal/Deputy Principal → Principal → Education Board Supervisor → Educational Consultant
Required Skills
Curriculum Design / ICT-Utilized Class Management / Performance Evaluation / Student Guidance / Subject Teaching Methods / Teaching Material Preparation
Recommended Skills
Club Activity Advising / Communication Skills (Parent Correspondence) / Foreign Language Support / ICT Educational Tool Utilization / Special Needs Education
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Because smooth communication with students and parents is necessary. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continuously learn teaching methods and subject knowledge. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is necessary to develop lesson plans and annual instructional plans. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because of collaboration with other teachers and involvement in school operations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it focuses on basic computational skills rather than specialized mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Junior High School Teacher License (Type 1)
- Passed Teacher Employment Exam
Aliases
- Junior High School Lecturer
- Junior High School Teacher
- Middle School Teacher
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