A primary school teacher is one who helps children develop reading, writing, and learning skills. Elementary school teachers play an important role in developing an educational path for students because they are the foundation of learning and transfer knowledge.
How Much Does A Primary School Teacher Earn In Ghana
Salary range for the majority of workers in Primary school teachers – from GH₵571 to GH₵4,746 per month. A Primary school teachers typically earns between GH₵571 and GH₵1,995 net per month at the start of the job.
What Does A Primary School Teacher’s Working Day Look Like?
A primary school teacher’s main responsibility it to plan and deliver lessons throughout the school day and to set and mark children’s work. Outside the classroom, they work as a team member of the wider-school staff and work with parents when they need to, such as on parents’ evening or if a particular child needs extra support.Classroom time is typically around five and a half hours, and this may also include school yard supervision during the children’s break and lunch time. This might seem like a short day, but teachers have to concentrate at all times, and be creative and energetic, especially when teaching younger children. Teachers often get involved with extra-curricular activities and after-school clubs after the school day has finished, such as sports, school trips or school plays.Primary school teachers are also expected to take time outside the standard working day to prepare teaching materials and learning resources, mark children’s work, and attend parent-teacher meetings throughout the year.
Activities That A Primary School Teacher Is Responsible For Include
- developing and fostering appropriate social skills and abilities in children.
- motivating and inspiring children.
- maintaining discipline in the classroom.
- assessing and recording children’s progress.
- keeping up to date with changes and development to the curriculum.
- raising concerns if they notice issues with a particular child.
- working with and communicating with parents.
- taking part in meetings.
- organising and participating in extra-curricular activities.
What Are The Qualities Of A Primary School Teacher?
To be a primary school teacher, you’ll need a variety of skills and qualities, such as:
- communication and interpersonal abilities;
- good organisation and time-management skills;
- energy, enthusiasm, stamina, patience, resilience, dedication, and self-discipline;
- imagination, creativity and a sense of humour;
- leadership and supervisor skills;
- working well in team;
- being able to take initiative.
It’s also beneficial to have skills in a particular area (or areas) of the National Curriculum, e.g. in English, maths, art, science, IT, music, sport or languages.
Primary School Teacher Duties
Teach literacy, social science, numeracy, creative expression as well as physical education skills to all primary school students.Develop students’ abilities, interests and coordinate through mode of creative activities.Present subject matter utilizing range of teaching materials and techniques.Guide discussions and supervise work in class.Test and analyze students for customized progress in oral and written work.Enforce personal development by supporting students to utilize and develop capabilities.Maintain and update attendance records as well as school discipline.Involve in staff meetings along with educational conferences and workshops.Conduct extra-curricular activities like supporting school concerts, sport, excursions along with special interest programs.Oversee student teachers on placement tasks.Head responsibility for progress of class of primary age students.Organize classroom as well as learning resources to develop positive learning atmosphere.Plan, prepare and present lessons catering to needs of entire ability range within classes.Motivate students with enthusiasm and imaginative presentation.Prepare and facilitate positive student development.