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From inspiring to imparting knowledge to students, Teachers are like gardeners who transform little buds into blooming flowers through their care and nourishment. They put in their everything to help their students grow, develop and make it big in life. Teaching is thus a profession that makes a difference in society by shaping the personality, character, and perspectives of future generations.

Whether you become a pre-school teacher or a college professor, you need to possess an engaging personality, patience, thorough subjective knowledge, and excellent communication skills.

Career Roles & Responsibilities

1. Knowledge of the Subject

To have expert knowledge of the subject area
To pursue relevant opportunities to grow professionally and keep up-to-date about the current knowledge and research in the subject area

2. Teaching

To plan and prepare appropriately the assigned courses and lectures
To conduct assigned classes at the scheduled times
To demonstrate competence in classroom instruction
To implement the designated curriculum completely and in due time
To plan and implement effective classroom management practices
To design and implement effective strategies to develop self-responsible/independent learners
To promote students’ intrinsic motivation by providing meaningful and progressively challenging learning experiences which include, but are not limited to: self-exploration, questioning, making choices, setting goals, planning and organizing, implementing, self-evaluating, and demonstrating initiative in tasks and projects
To engage students in active, hands-on, creative problem-based learning
To provide opportunities for students to access and use current technology, resources, and information to solve problems
To provide opportunities for students to apply and practice what is learned
To engage students in creative thinking and integrated or interdisciplinary learning experiences
To build students’ ability to work collaboratively with others
To adapt instruction/support to students’ differences in development, learning styles, strengths, and needs
To vary instructional roles (e.g. instructor, coach, facilitator, co-learner, audience) in relation to content and purpose of instruction and students’ needs
To maintain a safe, orderly environment conducive to learning
To comply with requirements for the safety and supervision of students inside and outside the classroom

3. Assessment

To define and communicate learning expectations to students
To apply appropriate multiple assessment tools and strategies to evaluate and promote the continuous intellectual development of the students
To assign reasonable assignments and homework to students as per university rules
To evaluate students’ performances in an objective, fair and timely manner
To record and report timely the results of quizzes, assignments, mid-and final semester exams
To use student assessment data to guide changes in instruction and practice, and to improve student learning

4. Professionalism

To be punctual and be available in the university during official working hours
To comply with policies, standards, rules, regulations, and procedures of the university
To prepare and maintain course files
To take precautions to protect university records, equipment, materials, and facilities
To participate responsibly in university improvement initiatives
To attend and participate in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to university policy
To demonstrate timeliness and attendance for assigned responsibilities
To work collaboratively with other professionals and staff
To participate in partnerships with other members of the university’s community to support student learning and university-related activities
To demonstrate the ability to perform teaching or other responsibilities, including good work habits, reliability, punctuality, and follow-through on commitments
To provide and accept evaluative feedback in a professional manner
To create and maintain a positive and safe learning environment
To carry out any other related duties assigned by the department chairman

5. Good Behaviour

To model honesty, fairness, and ethical conduct
To model a caring attitude and promote positive interpersonal relationships
To model correct use of language, oral and written
To foster student self-control, self-discipline, and responsibility to others
To model and promote empathy, compassion, and respect for the gender, ethnic, religious, cultural, and learning diversity of students
To demonstrate skill when managing student behavior, intervening, and resolving discipline problems
To model good social skills, leadership, and civic responsibility

Career Education Path Summary

In India, you can enter into teaching majors after 12th, Graduation, and Post-Graduation.

At every level, different skills, abilities, and qualifications are required.

Let’s discuss each in detail.

1. Pre-Primary School Teacher

Pre-Primary School Teachers deal with children of 3 to 5 years. They are the first contact children have when they step out of their home for the first time. Pre-primary school teachers thus play an essential role in helping them learn the most basic concepts that will form the base for the rest of their education. They introduce their young students to the elementary concepts of alphabets, numbers, and basic moral ideas (like right and wrong) through the means of storytelling, colouring, painting, singing, and other interesting mediums.

How to Become a Pre-Primary Teacher: You can pursue either of the two courses – Nursery Teachers Training (NTT) for 1 year or Diploma in Early Childhood Education (D.E.C.Ed.) for 2 years after class 12th.
Some Institutes in India for pursuing NTT: Indira Gandhi Institute of Advanced Education (New Delhi), INDOSS Polytechnic for Women (Delhi), Mahatma Gandhi College of Education, (Delhi), Raja Ram Mohan Roy Institute of Vocational Studies (Chandigarh) etc.
Some Institutes in India for pursuing D.E.C.Ed: State Council of Educational Research and Training (Delhi), University of Mumbai (Mumbai), Bombay Teachers’ Training College (Mumbai), etc.

2. Primary School Teacher

Primary School Teachers deal with children of 6 to 12 years. As a Primary School Teacher, you have to make students learn and experience new things in life that will shape their views and build their cognitive, verbal, numerical, and reasoning skills. Instead of specializing in 1-2 subjects, you’ll be responsible for teaching them a broad range of concepts, including introducing them to sentences, computers, language, quizzes, interactive sessions, personality development, sciences, social sciences, life, and social skills. Through this, you’ll develop some basic concepts and form the foundation that will stay with them throughout their lives.

How to Become a Primary School Teacher: You can pursue any one of the courses mentioned – Elementary Teacher Education (ETE) for 2 years, Bachelor’s in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) for 4 years, or Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) for 2 years.
Some Institutes in India for pursuing ETE: District Institute of Education and Training (Meghalaya), District Institute of Education Training (Bhopal), Ramakrishna Teacher Training Institute (New Delhi), etc.
Some Institutes in India for pursuing B.El.Ed: Lady Shri Ram College (Delhi), Gargi College (Delhi), BansidharMahavidyalaya (Uttar Pradesh), Central Institute of Education (New Delhi), Aditi Mahavidyalaya (New Delhi), etc.
Some Institutes in India for pursuing D.El.Ed: District Institute of Education and Training (Tura), Primary Teachers Education College (Bhojpur), etc.

3. Secondary School Teacher

Secondary School Teachers are known as TGTs (Trained Graduate Teachers). They instruct students in classes from 6th to 10th. As a Secondary School Teacher, you will be responsible for enhancing students’ knowledge and helping them learn all the subjects in greater depth. In shaping the attitudes and intellect of these pre-teens and fresh teenagers, your work would range from delivering lessons in subjects such as social science, science, languages, and mathematics, to teaching them time management, appropriate behavior, giving them feedback, and criticism, and supporting them through changes.

How to Become a Secondary School Teacher: You can pursue a Bachelor’s in Education (B.Ed) for 2 years after graduating from a teaching subject (non-professional, degree courses).
Some Institutes in India for pursuing a B.Ed: University of Delhi (Delhi), Banaras Hindu University (Varanasi), Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (Delhi), Department of Education (Banasthali University), Jaipur, etc.

4. Senior Secondary School Teacher

Senior Secondary School Teachers are known as PGTs (Post-Graduate Teachers) who teach in-depth on a particular subject they have completed their Master’s degree in. They instruct students from class 11th and 12th. As a Senior Secondary School Teacher, you’ll have to lecture and discuss concepts with students in detail, organize workshops/seminars for students, grade tests and conduct progress reports, prepare materials for class notes and presentations, and communicate students’ progress to parents.

How to Become a Secondary School Teacher: You need a Post-Graduation degree in a teaching subject (non-professional, degree courses) and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree. You can pursue post-graduation in any discipline.

5. Special Educator

In Special Schools, you work as a Special Educator. As a Special Educator, you have to deal with children with physical, emotional, and mental challenges and learning disabilities. You will work closely with their families to achieve the best educational outcome for them, teach them basic life and social skills for their personality development, and make them understand academic concepts through personalized one-to-one sessions.

How to Become a Special Educator: After your graduation, you need to pursue a Bachelor’s in Education (B.Ed.), specializing in Special Education.
Some Institutes in India for pursuing B.Ed. in Special Education: Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (Delhi), Indian Institute Of Health Education and Research (Bihar), Jamia Millia Islamia (New Delhi), Kurukshetra University (Kurukshetra), Banaras Hindu University (Uttar Pradesh), etc.

6. Lecturer/ Professor

The lecturers are designated as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or a Professor. As a Lecturer/ Professor, you have to give lectures on assigned topics, conduct academic research, and assist students in doing their own research work. After completing a Master’s degree in your chosen field, you will have to appear for the UGC-NET examination.

The National Eligibility Test (NET) is conducted for determining the eligibility of Indian Nationals for Assistant Professorship or Junior Research Fellowship. The exam is conducted twice a year particularly in the month of June and November.

A teacher is an influencer, mentor, guide, parent, friend, and most importantly a role model to look up to. A good teacher is like a candle, it consumes itself to light the way for others and no one can tell where their influence stops, for the impact they create lasts a lifetime. So, why not tread down the lane of teaching to impact the world and create a better-educated society to live in

If you are intent on pursuing a teaching career in India, you could teach at the pre-primary, primary, middle school, or high school/secondary school levels. Some of the many institutes you can seek employment with include:

Playschools
Nursery schools
Primary/elementary schools
Secondary schools
Colleges/Universities
Educational research institutes
Self-employment by starting institutes/tutorials
Special schools: it deals with children having physical and mental handicaps and learning disabilities. The job involves a lot of sensitivity and emotional attachment towards the students with disabilities.

Similar Careers

As a teacher, your salary can vary greatly depending on your training, your qualification, and the type of school you are employed by. The level at which you are teaching can also make a difference to your salary package. Unfortunately, the salary package in the profession of teaching is not very high.

According to PayScale, the average salary for a high school teacher in India at the entry is level is around INR 2.45 LPA. For an experienced teacher, teaching at the high school level, the average salary is INR 4.71 LPA.

In some schools, teachers receive additional benefits like accommodation, subsidized fees for children, pension, and gratuity. Some schools also assist teachers with skill up-gradation. With the private education market booming in India, salaries for teachers are poised to increase, hopefully starting a renewed vigor in the profession overall.

Career Pros Details

Being a confidante. The feeling you get when a kid chooses you as the one person they will open up to and let down their guard.
The bond you form with your students after spending 180 days with them during the school year. I've had students from 10 years ago still stop by to see me, send me emails, and look me up on Facebook. I've been invited to baby showers, weddings, and college graduations of former students. I'm always touched that they still remember me.
The friendships you make with other staff. Some of my closest friends are those that I've met while teaching. You'll share ideas about not only work-related issues but also every other part of your lives, as well.
You'll always get to enjoy your love of learning. If I've learned anything, it is that you are constantly learning and growing within the profession. There are so many great websites and ideas that other teachers have and are willing to share.
The "aha moment" is when the students finally understand what you've been teaching. You can see it on their faces, and you know you've opened a door in their minds that might otherwise have remained closed.
Being a hero. Knowing you are the only person that some kids have to rely upon, and that you are their source of strength and inspiration.
Summer vacations. I don't think I need to elaborate on this little gem that comes with the profession.
The days off. Let's face it, in no other profession will you receive time off nearly every month. The days and weeks off throughout the school year are fantastic!

Career Cons Details

Summer vacations. I know it's also on my list of pros, and you're probably wondering how 8 weeks off can be a con. Well, the answer is money. Many districts offer just the 21 pay schedule, meaning your last paycheck comes on the last day of school—and that's it until September rolls around. Without fail, in the last two weeks of August, I am always short on funds. No matter how much I think I've budgeted and saved, something always comes up, and I long to go back to work so that I can make some cash!
The salary isn’t very good. With an average salary of around $60,000, teaching is not exactly a lucrative profession. Some states, like California and New York, have salaries in the $80,000 range, but for the most part, the amount of work dedicated to students inside and outside of the classroom is not necessarily reflected in a teacher’s paycheck.
Not always getting the support you need from your administration. This will, without a doubt, happen to you on more than one occasion. Maybe you won't get backed up in terms of discipline with a student; maybe your principal will side with a parent rather than with you; maybe you've got a great idea for a class or project, but the administration shoots it down. At some point, you will become frustrated with the administration and wonder why they make triple your salary.
Professional development training days. These can be great if they apply to what you teach. On the other hand, they're not always relevant. For example, I've sat through training on foreign languages in elementary school, and to this day I can't figure out anything I learned in that training that is useful for what I teach. Sometimes the district will hire a speaker who tells you about why you're not good at your job, and how everything you're doing is wrong. It's always baffling how many of these speakers either have never taught in a classroom or have been out of the teaching field for decades. I'd rather teach my classes for the day than sit through 7 hours of someone talking at me.
Students who won't complete any assignments, no matter what you do. Sometimes you will pull out every trick that you know to get a student to complete their work. You'll try to strike deals, be overly lenient, practically spoon-feed the answers—all to no avail. You'll spend nights wracking your brain wondering what you could have done differently to get through to this kid. Sometimes you just have to let it go. This can be one of the hardest parts about teaching—knowing that a kid with potential just won't make it.

Patience

This is likely the single most important skill. Kids these days are stubborn, and many lack the inherent respect for authority that we were taught at a young age. Spending a single day in a room full of raucous teenagers is enough to send any human being to the looney bin, which is why every good teacher needs the patience to find a way to work with his students and earn their respect.

Adaptability

Different kids learn in different ways, and some lessons need unique teaching tools. Good teachers know how to adapt their lesson plans to their students so that all the kids learn optimally. This trait can take some experience and practice in a classroom setting, so give it time.

Imagination

Whether you teach high school chemistry or kindergarten, nothing is a more effective tool than using your imagination to create new and interesting ways for your students to learn. You may be inspired by the work of another teacher, mentor, or a TV commercial - it doesn't matter. All that matters is that you take the initiative to find new ways for your kids to learn the material.

Teamwork

Teachers could have a hard time without a wide variety of support staff around them. If you feel alone, your school principal, administrative staff, parent-teacher committee, and more are often available to help you. By working as a team, you may have an easier time increasing your students' ability to learn and have fun.

Risk-Taking

Sometimes to get the big reward, you may need to take a risk. Being a teacher is about finding a way to get kids to learn, and sometimes these new learning methods can be risky. Stick to it and you'll soon find that others are following your teaching example.

Constant Learning

You can never know too much when you are a teacher, especially when it comes to the best way to teach your students. Great teachers are constantly looking for ways to expand their horizons with courses, workshops, and seminars. Make sure you don't become stagnant by taking courses to keep the content fresh in your mind.

Communication

No teacher will succeed if they don't have good communication skills. Clear, concise, and to the point - the better your communication skills are, the easier your lessons will be. There are many different types of classes available to help some teachers who may need help improving their skills.

Mentoring

Teachers need to always remember that, aside from parents, they are one of the most consistent mentors in a child's life. That means setting a good example, at all times. Teachers may also have students that they spend extra time with being a mentor, which means that being a good role model is even more important.

Leadership

One of the other most important skills each teacher must have (besides patience) is leadership. Your students need someone to guide them, to be in charge, and to set the tone of the class. Leadership is a difficult skill, meaning you may want to get outside help if you feel that you could use more work on this particular skill, or any other for that matter.

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