Summary
Role of the school teacher
A diversified education:
The school teacher teaches the elementary basics to the children. The subjects are varied:
- French ;
- physical education and sport ;
- math ;
- science;
- story ;
- geography;
- music ;
- living language ;
- plastic arts.
What makes a total of 9 subjects, it is up to the school teacher to find the right method to approach these disciplines.
Essential support:
The primary school teacher also plays an essential role in the development emotional and intellectual children. If he learns the basics of reading and arithmetic, especially in primary school, he is also responsible for monitoring their awakening, their progress and their education.
Working conditions of a school teacher
Outside the classroom
The school teacher must, in addition to the hours spent with the students:
- prepare for lessons;
- correct assessments;
- meet the parents of students;
- participate in meetings at school…
It can also implement projects and activities, such as the organization of outdoor classes or computer workshops.
Adapt to the class
The school teacher changes classes every year. He must learn to manage:
- the groups ;
- the ages of the students;
- differences between children.
The main task of the school teacher is to teach the pupils to read and write, but he must also arouse the curiosity and interest of each of his pupils.
How much does a school teacher earn?
The school teacher is official. At the start of his career (trainee), his net salary is around €1,500. After 30 years of career, the school teacher can earn up to €3,026.
He can also benefit from allowances, if he works for example in ZEP (priority education zone) or in specialized schools.
Training to become a school teacher
A new reform:
Since 2010, students must hold a university master’s degree to apply for the school teacher competition, i.e. a baccalaureate + 5, whatever the discipline:
- letters;
- math ;
- science;
- history geography ;
- physical education and sport…
A must, the PERC:
The recruitment competition for school teachers is academic.
When they are selected, the laureates are named trainee professors. They are then assigned to the academy where they were recruited, according to their wishes and their ranking.
Last step, the internship:
If they are admitted to the competition, the teachers of the schools are in training in a class, for one year. They are accompanied by certified or accredited teachers, and receive training throughout the school year.
Qualifications needed to become a school teacher
To be passionate :
It is compulsory for a school teacher to show an open mind and to enjoy contact with others, especially young people. Children, especially in groups, require:
- responsiveness;
- patience ;
- enthusiasm;
- rigor…
To be polyvalent :
The tasks of a school teacher are multiple since he must teach children many subjects. For these lessons to take place with the fewest possible constraints, the school teacher must be particularly creative. Ideally, he is also interested in social issues and has a solid general knowledge, in order to constantly renew the interest of the pupils.
To be a pedagogue and responsible:
During school time: the children are the responsibility of the school teacher from their arrival until their departure. Monitoring them therefore requires, in addition to a good dose ofenergyspecial attention.
The school teacher must also know how to demonstrateauthoritywhile remaining accessible.
Content updated on 05/30/2012
Our tips:
The profession of school teacher is physically and nervously tiring. You have to feel a real vocation to exercise it.