Elementary School Instructor
しょうがっこうこうし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Childcare and Education Occupations
- Middle : School Teachers
- Minor : Elementary School Teachers
Summary
A profession that provides academic and daily life guidance to children in elementary schools, fostering basic knowledge and social skills.
Description
Elementary school instructors provide subject instruction and daily life guidance tailored to the age and developmental stage of children, playing a role in nurturing basic academic abilities and social skills. They develop annual, monthly, and weekly instructional plans based on the Courses of Study and conduct classes in subjects such as Japanese language and arithmetic. Furthermore, through class activities, moral education, and physical activities, they promote collaborative learning and the fostering of self-esteem. Collaboration with parents and fellow teachers is also essential, with educational activities advanced through discussions in grade-level teams and school management meetings. While managing a wide range of tasks such as evaluations, grading, event operations, and administrative duties, they provide individualized support tailored to each child's needs.
Future Outlook
Although the number of children is declining due to falling birthrates, there is demand for highly specialized teachers due to initiatives to improve education quality and promote ICT utilization.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Compassionate / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract Instructor / Full-time Public School Teacher / Part-time Instructor / Private School Teacher
Career Path
Teacher → Chief Teacher → Master Teacher → Vice Principal → Principal
Required Skills
Class Management / Communication Skills (Parent Correspondence) / Knowledge of Child Development / Lesson Planning / Understanding of Courses of Study
Recommended Skills
Active Learning / Career Education / ICT Utilization (Digital Materials) / Special Needs Education
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To flexibly respond to children's situations and changes in events. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth communication with children, parents, and fellow teachers is necessary. |
| Creativity & Ideation | To design fun and easy-to-understand lessons. |
| Planning & Organization | To plan and organize instructional plans and class management. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because class management and parent correspondence involve stress. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To collaborate with grade-level teams and staff. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical analysis is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Elementary School Teacher First-Class License
- Elementary School Teacher Second-Class License
Aliases
- Elementary School Teacher
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