Primary school teachers teach a range of subjects at the primary education level.
Skill level:
Highly skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Primary school teachers - from $2,545 to $6,076 per month - 2024.
- A Primary school teachers typically earns between $2,545 and $4,007 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between $2,897 and $4,381 per month for a working week of 40 hours.
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Tasks and duties
- Preparing daily and longer term lesson plans in accordance with curriculum guidelines
- Instructing children individually and in groups, using various teaching methods and materials (eg computers, books, games), adapting to children’s varying needs
- Maintaining discipline and good working habits in the classroom
- Planning and conducting activities with the children such as sporting activities, concerts and excursions
- Assigning and grading class work and homework
- Preparing, administering, and grading tests and assignments to evaluate children’s progress
- Observing and evaluating children’s performance and behavior
- Supervising children during classes and at other times in the school day, including the playground during breaks
- Participating in staff meetings and other sessions, and conferring with other teachers concerning educational issues
- Preparing for and attending parent meetings to discuss children’s progress and problems
