Primary School Teachers

What the job involves

• Teaching literacy, numeracy, social science, creative expression and physical education skills to primary school students
• Presenting prescribed curriculum using a range of teaching techniques and materials
• Developing students' interests, abilities and coordination by way of creative activities
• Guiding discussions and supervising work in class
• Preparing, administering and marking tests, projects and assignments to evaluate students' progress and recording the results
• Discussing individual progress and problems with students and parents, and seeking advice from Student Counsellors and senior teachers
• Maintaining discipline in classrooms and other school areas
• Participating in staff meetings, educational conferences and workshops
• Liaising with parent, community and business groups
• Maintaining class and scholastic records
• Performing extra-curricular tasks such as assisting with sport, school concerts, excursions and special interest programs
• Supervising student teachers on placement

Key values of workers in Primary School Teachers

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Primary School Teachers

• Instructing

  Teaching others how to do something.

• Learning Strategies

  Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.