All about the profession of physics teacher

The field of education encompasses many professions. A special place is occupied by teachers who are engaged not only in teaching, but also in educating the younger generation. Despite the fact that the school curriculum changes from time to time, some disciplines remain unchanged, for example, exact sciences.

Despite the fact that each of us knows who a physics teacher is, few people know the features of this profession and its complexity. This is a teacher who teaches the basics of physics on the basis of general educational institutions. This is the main task of every specialist, but far from the only one.

Also, this teacher does the following work:

• checking students' notebooks;
• organization of practical tasks;
• compilation of methodical materials;
• conducting and checking laboratory work;
• control during the lesson and much more.

Also, do not forget that being a teacher means being an educator, otherwise you will not be able to create a comfortable atmosphere for learning. A professional teacher will be able to find a common language with each student, regardless of his character and behavior. To remain in demand as a teacher, you need to constantly develop. The laws of physics remain unchanged, but the approach to teaching is changing and transforming.

Each type of activity has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Let's start, as usual, with the pros.

• Many people point to the possibility of career growth as the main advantage.Some teachers who work for a long time in the same educational institution become heads of the educational unit and even directors. However, such prospects are not open to everyone. There are many more people who want to get a promotion than vacancies.
• The second plus is the demand in the labor market. The teacher will never be left without a job. In some countries, there is a shortage of specialists in this field. Russia belongs to such states. Many specialists who have chosen the teaching profession for themselves remain to work at the place of internship.
• The official structure on the basis of state educational institutions provides for certain benefits and advantages: medical care, paid sick leave and vacation, work experience. For some people, such factors are decisive when choosing a profession. Do not forget that teachers have a rest on Saturday, Sunday, as well as on public holidays.
• There are schools and other educational institutions in which specialists work in every city and village, so you can find work near your home.
• Many professionals use professional knowledge and skills to generate additional income. A teacher can become a private tutor and earn money in their free time. The services of such a specialist are necessary not only for students who find it difficult to master the school curriculum. Also, tutors work with applicants who need physics for admission to a higher educational institution.

Now you need to familiarize yourself with the disadvantages of the above profession.

• The main disadvantage is insufficient wages. Most experts believe that the level of wages is incommensurate with the volume of work and workload. This factor influenced the fact that the number of people wishing to get a teaching profession has significantly decreased. The lack of qualified specialists is noticeable not only in small settlements, but also in large cities.
• The next drawback is psychological stress. It involves processing a lot of information. Also, teachers need to control the behavior of students, establish discipline and resolve conflict situations in the classroom.
• In addition to the main tasks, a lot of extracurricular work falls on the modern teacher. We are talking about science competitions, trips to science museums and the organization of other events.
• A large amount of paperwork is another factor that employees face today.

The duties of a teacher at school include many positions, each of which is regulated by a professional standard.

• Thinking over a lesson plan according to the established curriculum. It is compiled by the Ministry of Education. Before each lesson, the teacher needs to prepare. For this, specialists use knowledge and professional experience.
• Preparation for practical exercises, their conduct and control over students in the process of work. During the experiments, you must strictly follow safety precautions. For any violation, the teacher is personally responsible, possibly dismissal.
• Methodical work, including a whole range of thematic events.
• Detailed explanation of the tutorial material. If any of them have problems, a specialist should interpret the subject properly.
• The teacher works with a live audience every day. In this case, it is necessary not only to competently teach the lesson, but also to establish a common language with each student.
• Control, laboratory and independent work is a separate item in the work of a teacher. They need to be drawn up, and then checked and evaluated.
• Each day, the teacher takes care of the school journal and grading.
• Periodically, the teacher must hold parent-teacher meetings.These activities are mandatory and are carried out according to the established plan.
• If disputes and other conflicts arise in the class, the teacher must fairly resolve them. Conversations are conducted with both students and their parents.
• Introduction of reporting in accordance with established standards. During the academic year, teachers process and compile a large amount of documentation.
• Each day, the teacher should check homework and give marks.

To become a teacher, you need to get an appropriate education. In the process of training, future teachers receive the knowledge base necessary for further development in the profession. To work in the field of education, you need to enroll in a higher educational institution (by choosing the appropriate specialty) or in any teacher training college.

On the territory of Russia, the following establishments are the most popular and in demand:

• Russian State Pedagogical University named after A.I. Herzen in St. Petersburg;
• Yaroslavl State Pedagogical University named after K. D. Ushinsky;
• Moscow State Pedagogical University.

The above educational institutions have been operating in the country for many decades. You can also study for the necessary specialty in almost every city in the country. The list of subjects that must be taken for admission depends on the chosen educational institution. Also, the requirements may change from year to year. The exact information can be found on the website of the university or by visiting the institution for the "Open Day".

After receiving a diploma, specialists periodically take courses to improve the qualifications of a teacher. Do not forget about retraining as an additional professional program, during which specialists receive additional knowledge and skills. The learning process differs from the level of accreditation of the institution. On the basis of universities, students study longer, but in the end they get a more prestigious diploma.

The salary level depends on the following parameters:

• employee experience and category;
• the prestige of the educational institution;
• place of work (region).

According to the average statistical data, the average salary in Russia is about 20 thousand rubles a month. Also, teachers are paid bonuses for overwork and various labor achievements. Permanent bonuses for seniority and qualifications.

The highest wages are in the Northern capital and Moscow. According to official data for the past year, the average salary of teachers in St. Petersburg is more than 50 thousand rubles per month. In the capital, this figure was about 90 thousand.

Depending on the category, each employee is entitled to a bonus:

• teachers of the second category receive from 10 to 40% additional payments;
• employees of the first category receive from 25 to 50% more;
• the highest category - from 40 to 60% with a flat rate.