Additional education teacher: description of the profession, responsibilities and requirements

Every parent dreams that all the possibilities, abilities and interests of the child develop in the same proportion. However, the traditional school is not able to cope with such a task, since the set of subjects studied is limited by the curriculum. In such cases, a teacher of additional education appears in the child's life, who individually approaches the development of the talents of each child.

Who is a teacher of continuing education? What job duties does this specialist perform? What qualities and education should he have? Read more about this in our article.

Additional education teacher - this is the person who will make your child's dreams come true. It's no secret that today the system of traditional school education is built in accordance with fairly strict frameworks and requirements. This is why many parents use additional educators to help their child satisfy his curiosity, support interests, and develop talents. At the same time, the teacher of additional education, just like ordinary teachers and teachers, works in accordance with a document called a professional standard, so you do not have to worry about the competence of this specialist.

Additional teachers (and they are for both children and adults) can work as employees (for example, in cultural centers) or open your own schools and clubs.

When employed in a particular place of work, the teacher of additional education receives from the employer detailed instructions, which spell out all the duties of a specialist. In order to effectively and efficiently perform their work, the teacher must possess all the skills listed in such instructions.

Typically, job responsibilities include the following tasks.

• Completion of training groups. The main work of teachers of additional education takes place in groups, less often a specialist conducts individual lessons. In order for the training to be as effective as possible and to bring the greatest possible benefit to each student, the teacher must form the groups correctly. This means that all students must be of approximately the same age and skill level. It is impossible, for example, to make a general group of 15-year-old adolescents and preschoolers.
• Drawing up training programs... Regardless of whether the teacher works independently or is an employee (for example, in a school or in a cultural center), he must be able to draw up training programs.
• Planning and conducting classes. In order for each lesson to be successful, you should definitely prepare for it. That is why experienced teachers prescribe a lesson plan in advance, think over additional activities (for example, games).
• Advisory assistance... First of all, such advisory assistance relates to communication with the parents of the students. It plays an especially important role for beginners and those who have not yet managed to adapt to the additional education offered by this specialist.
• Organization of events... Very often, in order to demonstrate what the teachers' wards have already learned, he arranges master classes and open lessons. So, for example, if it comes to a creative drawing circle, then an exhibition of students' works would be appropriate, and for a dancing circle - a concert with demonstrative numbers.
• Documentation support for the management of the circle (or preschool educational institution)... Any actions of a teacher of additional education must be supported by documents (lesson plans, professional standards, legislative acts, etc.).
• Knowledge of current trends in the direction. When teaching children this or that skill, it is very important not only to acquaint them with the basics, but also to tell them about new and fashionable trends.
• Possession of the regulatory framework... Almost all spheres of human activity are regulated by law. That is why it is very important for a teacher to be aware of their rights and responsibilities.

In order to become a teacher of additional education, you need to be highly qualified and meet all the necessary professional standards. So, a teacher must have a higher education (preferably more than one), as well as complete advanced training and retraining courses.

So, the standard path of a teacher of additional education is as follows.

• After graduation you need to decide on the specific profile of your specialization: whether you will teach children to dance, sing, English or any other skills. After that, you need to choose the appropriate specialization at the university or in the institution of secondary special education (however, preference is given to the first option).At the same time, it is recommended to pay special attention to prestigious universities located in the capital. Remember that training is a rather lengthy process that can last from 4 to 6 years (depending on the full-time or part-time form of study).
• After you have successfully passed the entrance exams (in each direction they will differ, so you need to contact the admissions office of a particular university and clarify this point) and entered the university, you need make sure you only get the highest marks. The ideal option is to graduate from the university with honors.
• Now that you have completed your specialized education, you need to decide where and how you will receive your teacher education. So, for example, you can get it as a second higher education, take advanced training courses, etc. Moreover, depending on where you plan to work in the future, the employer's requirements may change, so it is better to clarify them in advance.
• Also don't forget that our world is constantly changing and improving: new computer technologies appear, new teaching methods are invented, etc. etc. Therefore, even after the start of your career, you will have to constantly attend a variety of master classes, trainings and courses in order to remain a relevant and competitive specialist in demand in the labor market.

After you have completed the education process, you should start looking for your first job. To do this, you can contact those employers with whom you had an internship and internship during your studies.

In order for a person to be able to work as a teacher of additional education, he must meet a number of requirements. In general they can be divided into 2 broad categories.

Professional requirements relate to the qualifications, competencies, skills and abilities of the employee. So, they include the appropriate education (specialized in the direction, as well as pedagogical), the ability to perform all the duties stipulated by the job description, possession of the necessary amount of knowledge, etc.

However, in addition to exclusively professional qualities, for successful work as a teacher, you must also have a number of personal characteristics and character traits. Among them:

• sociability (you will have to communicate with a large number of people: both with children and with their parents);
• resistance to stress (the work of a teacher involves a large number of stressful situations);
• striving for self-education;
• politeness;
• tact;
• sensitivity;
• attentiveness and responsibility;
• discipline and punctuality;
• benevolence;
• sense of humor;
• creativity, etc.

The work of a teacher of additional education is quite complex and includes performing a large number of necessary, but at the same time quite complex tasks... In addition, it requires creativity and creativity from a person, as well as other qualities of character and professional skills that have already been described above. However, despite such voluminous requirements for a specialist, his wages remain very low (This is especially true for those people who work in government agencies, for example, in schools). For example, the average salary of a teacher of additional education is about 25,000 rubles.

When determining material reward, it is worth focusing on a variety of factors that relate not only to a specific place of work, but also to the region of residence and the demand for the skill that the teacher teaches his students.

The profession of a teacher of additional education is not equally in demand depending on the region of residence, as well as on a specific specialization. In addition, depending on specific trends and fashion trends, one or another direction of additional education may be more or less popular. In this regard, before choosing this profession and determining with a narrow specialization, it is important to carefully study the labor market of the region where you plan to work. Besides, analyze the forecasts of specialists for the future.

Upon employment, a teacher of additional education must provide the employer with his resume. In order for the employer to pay attention to your candidacy as a professional in their field, it is very important that the resume meets all the necessary rules and requirements. Let's consider them in more detail.

• The resume should be clearly structured and include the following points: Full name, contact information (place of residence, e-mail address, phones, messengers), education, work experience, professional skills and abilities, personal qualities, hobbies and interests, other additional information.
• The document should be as short and concise as possible, do not contain unnecessary personal information and unnecessary biographical information.
• Lack of grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors will make it clear to the employer that you are a serious and responsible person who is attentive to details.
• When filling out the document, it is allowed to focus on templates and samplesthat you will find on the Internet, but at the same time, do not rewrite and copy them thoughtlessly - be sure to show your individuality and talk about yourself.
• The resume should be neatly designed, in a consistent style. However, it is recommended to use the same font throughout the entire document and apply the same type of alignment.
• All information that you write in the document must be directly related to the position for which you are applying. So, for example, you don't need to write that you worked as a waiter.

That being said, in addition to your resume, some employers may ask you to provide a cover letter. In this document, you can reveal yourself in more detail as a person and present to the employer those qualities and achievements that, in your opinion, will put you in a favorable light and become your advantages.

Thus, you were able to make sure that the profession of a teacher of continuing education is very important and interesting. It requires a lot of knowledge and skills, as well as creative inclinations. At the same time, the education that you receive after graduation will not be enough to take this position - you will have to constantly improve.