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What does a Teacher do?

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Answered March 04 2021
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A Teacher is responsible for all aspects of classroom instruction. Instruction in today’s schools includes preparing lessons, grading exams, assignments, and documenting progress. Depending on the grade level and the classroom, Teachers manage classroom behavior and student discipline. 

Teachers also help plan educational activities and sometimes are engaged in extracurricular clubs, such as coaching teams and clubs. 

Teachers also regularly communicate with parents and work with them to find appropriate strategies for student success. They also work with their colleagues and school administrators to continuously develop and improve the institution and its student performance. 

While the government determines the curriculum, Teachers have leeway in presenting the curriculum and the activities and assignments they implement to support the curriculum. 

Average Day of a Teacher

Each school has its own set of routines so that a typical day can vary, but there are some commonalities.

Teachers are up early. Since most schools start before 9 am, Teachers arrive before students to set up their classroom and prep for the day’s activities. They may chat with a few colleagues in the staff room or catch up on some grading. They make any photocopies they need and review the lesson material.

Then once students file in, there is usually attendance and morning announcements. The Teacher then moves on to that day’s lesson. 

Usually, Teachers get some free periods during the day where they plan lessons, catch up on grading, or sometimes attend staff meetings. Their free period is also when they spend time emailing parents or liaising with counselors for their students with special needs. 

If the school has a recess, the Teacher may have to go outside for yard duty. 

At the end of the school day, some Teachers then spend time coaching a sports team or an extracurricular club. If they do not have coaching duties, they may have to meet with parents to discuss their child’s performance. 

Then once they go home, they may have more grading and planning to do.