How to become a School Teacher

A School teacher is responsible for educating students enrolled in a school. They develop lesson plans, conduct classes, assign homework as well as assess the students’ progress and offer feedback regarding the same. They are focused on ensuring that the students in the class learn the subjects as specified in the curriculum in due time. In order to make the lessons easier and more engaging, they can incorporate various classroom activities, assignments, practical tasks, as well as education technology too. A school teacher employs a range of teaching methods of imparting knowledge to their students, based on their specialization, the students, and the work setting. A school teacher can operate at various levels as a high school teacher, a primary school teacher, a preschool teacher or a special education teacher. They contribute to the students’ overall learning and growth by fostering their ability to engage in critical thinking, nurturing their creativity, inspiring moral values.

• Develop lesson plans and educational content for the students
• Prepare and plan learning resources and assessments, quizzes for the students
• Utilize various methods of teaching the students by using modern and interactive technologies
• Provide constructive feedback about the student’s academic performance and behaviour to the student or their caregivers
• Assign classwork and homework to the students relevant to the learning objectives and the curriculum
• Assess the class tests, exam papers, and assignments and generate reports of the results for the same
• Conduct assigned classes and teach the designated curriculum in due time
• Adequately adapt the teaching practices to accommodate for differences in learning pace and styles of the students and resolve the students’ queries regarding the subject material
• Ensure that the classroom environment is conducive to learning
• Communicate the learning expectations, provide learning strategies
• Foster the students’ leadership qualities, self-discipline, critical thinking skills, and creative problem-solving abilities

First and foremost, a school teacher needs to possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to form collaborative relationships with the students to facilitate learning. They should be competent with regards to their subject matter and have the ability to convey information in a simple and clear manner that can be understood by the students. A school teacher should be energetic, enthusiastic and innovative in their teaching in order to get their students to be passionate about learning. Their leadership skills and supervisory abilities are important in order to handle a classroom effectively and mobilize the students to learn. They should be passionate about contributing to the student's educational journey and have the patience and sensitivity to address the varying needs of the students. A school teacher must be familiar with the various instructional methods used for teaching students of specific grade levels, including modern technologies used for disseminating educational content.

School Teacher Salary in India are as follows:

• Minimum Monthly Salary: For entry-level School Teachers or those with limited experience: INR 25,000 to INR 35,000.
• Maximum Monthly Salary: Highly experienced and senior-level School Teachers, especially those working in reputed schools or with additional responsibilities, may earn a maximum monthly salary ranging from INR 70,000 to INR 1.5 lakhs or more.
• Annual Salary: Entry-level School Teachers: Approximately INR 3 lakhs to INR 4.2 lakhs annually. Experienced and successful School Teachers: Maximum annual salary ranging from INR 8 lakhs to INR 18 lakhs or more.
• Highest Paying Jobs and Scope: The highest paying jobs for School Teachers in India are typically found in:

1. Well-established and prestigious schools.
2. International schools.
3. Schools with a reputation for academic excellence and extra-curricular achievements. 

The career scope for School Teachers in India is promising as education remains a priority for individuals and the government. With a growing population, there is a continuous demand for qualified and dedicated teachers across various subjects and grade levels.

To enroll into a School teacher, it is essential for the aspiring candidate to clear training program conducted by various educational institutes. Most widely conducted is TET (Teacher Eligibility Test) or CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test).

• Play schools
• Nursery schools
• Primary/elementary schools
• Secondary schools
• Colleges/Universities
• Educational research institutes
• Self-employment by starting institutes/tutorials
• Special schools