Primary School Teacher
A primary school teacher is a qualified professional responsible for the educational development of children in primary education (grades 1 - 4). The teacher creates a positive learning environment tailored to the needs of each child and delivers lessons according to the curriculum for the primary cycle. They teach all subjects to a single class throughout the school year.
Salary
The salary of a primary school teacher can vary depending on their level of experience, the employment setting (public or private) and their seniority in the position.
Working hours
40 hours/ week
Remote work possibility
No
Types of employers
A primary school teacher can work in Romania in various forms:
Teacher within a public school
Teacher within a private school
Responsibilities
Teachers the primary school curriculum
Carries out lessons adapted to the needs of the students and prepares educational materials
Assesses the progress of the students and follows their educational development
Discusses with the parents of the students and offers them information about the development of the student
Collaborates with other teachers to exchange good practices and discover new ways of teaching
Takes part in organizing school events, trips and extracurricular activities for the students
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Skills
Pedagogical and professional skills
Mastery of teaching methods and the ability to adapt them according to the class level
The ability to identify and use various strategies to gain the students’ attention and facilitate learning
The ability to assess the educational progress of the students and analyze their needs
Knowledge and mastery over the study fields within the primary curriculum
The ability to use different types of educational resources, including digital
Communication and interpersonal skills
Verbal and written communication skills
The ability to adapt the communication style depending on the age, reactions and needs of each student
The ability to collaborate with parents and other professors
The ability to manage various tensionate situations, both between students, and within discussions with parents
Critical thinking, adaptability and problem-solving skills
The ability to manage the available time and organize educational resources and the lesson plan
The ability to maintain a friendly and organized school environment
The ability to adapt to possible changes in the curriculum
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Qualifications
A person that wishes to become a primary school teacher will have to go through the following steps:
Obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Primary Education Pedagogy. If you have previously completed a pedagogical high school, pursuing a teaching master’s program is generally not mandatory (although it might be required in specific situations). If you have not completed a pedagogical high school, completing a teaching master’s program of at least one year is necessary. During the bachelor’s and/ or master’s studies, you will also undertake a teaching practice program, to interact directly with students and acquire the required skills in a practical setting.
Participate in the national teaching licensure exam (which includes portfolio evaluation and a written test) and obtaining the teaching license certificate.
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What else you can do
Attending events dedicated to the education sector, including conferences, seminar and workshops
Engaging in internships, practical training or volunteer work in educational organizations or schools, carrying out mentoring activities for children
Searching for and accessing educational resources and modern teaching materials
Attending public speaking courses
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