Junior High School Teacher
ちゅうがっこうきょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Childcare and Education Occupations
- Middle : School Teachers
- Minor : Junior High School Teachers
Summary
Teaching role targeting junior high school students, providing subject instruction, lifestyle guidance, and career guidance, responsible from formulating learning plans to evaluation, school duties, and club activities advising.
Description
Junior high school teachers plan and deliver lessons for each subject according to the developmental stage of junior high school students, conduct evaluations and grade processing, and support student growth through lifestyle guidance and career guidance. They handle creating lesson plans aligned with curriculum guidelines, class management using blackboards or ICT tools, and school duties such as periodic tests and report card creation. They also guide club activities, manage school events, and collaborate with parents, fellow teachers, and the board of education to promote problem-solving in group life and foster social skills. In addition to specialized knowledge, communication skills, collaboration abilities, and flexible responses based on student understanding are required.
Future Outlook
While the number of teachers is gradually decreasing due to declining birthrates, needs for ICT education, special needs education, and career education are increasing, and there is stable demand for teachers with expertise and flexibility.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Cooperative / Empathetic / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Club Activities Advisor / Part-time and Correspondence System / Private School Employment / Public School Employment / Semester System Employment
Career Path
Newly Appointed Junior High School Teacher → Junior High School Lead Teacher → Curriculum Chief → Vice Principal → Principal → Education Board Guidance Officer
Required Skills
Basic IT Equipment Operation / Grade Evaluation / Lesson Planning / School Administrative Duties / Student Guidance / Subject Instruction
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Special Needs Education / Communication Skills (Counseling) / Communication Skills (English) / Educational Counseling / ICT Utilization Skills / Programming Education
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Smooth dialogue and guidance with students, parents, and colleagues is essential. |
| Planning & Organization | Formulating and adjusting lesson plans and annual instructional plans is a key role. |
| Stress Tolerance | Need to overcome high-stress situations such as overtime work and dealing with students. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To advance educational activities in collaboration with other teachers, parents, and external organizations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analysis is not often required outside of specialized subjects. |
Related Qualifications
- Junior High School Teaching License
Aliases
- Middle School Teacher
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