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How to become a Primary School Teacher in Bhutan
Primary teachers teach reading, writing, maths and more to children, building the foundations for later learning.
Quick answers
- What does a Primary School Teacher do?
- Primary teachers teach reading, writing, maths and more to children, building the foundations for later learning.
- How do you become a Primary School Teacher in Bhutan?
- Common ways in: Primary teaching certificate or diploma (about 2 years); Bachelor of Education (Primary) (about 3 years); Teacher registration. Routes and durations vary by country and person.
- Which school subjects help you become a Primary School Teacher?
- English, Mathematics.
Official definition
Primary school teachers teach a range of subjects at the primary education level.
ISCO-08 unit group 2341, Primary school teachers. Contains ESCO data. (c) European Union. Reuse authorised provided the source is acknowledged (Commission Decision 2011/833/EU). ISCO-08 is the International Standard Classification of Occupations of the International Labour Organization.
What the work involves
- Plan and teach lessons
- Assess and support pupils
- Communicate with families
Key skills
- Teaching
- Curriculum design
- Communication
Where this career can lead
CareerProof Global guidance: common routes and typical durations compiled by our team; they vary by country and person.
Ways in
CareerProof Global guidance: common routes and typical durations compiled by our team; they vary by country and person.
Diploma · about 2 years
Primary teaching certificate or diploma
Degree · about 3 years
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Licence
Teacher registration
School subjects that keep this path open
- English
- Mathematics
Subjects this work relies on
How important each subject's knowledge is in the job itself, rated by people doing it (1 to 5).
- English or Literature in EnglishO*NET: English LanguageExtremely important (4.9)
- Mathematics or StatisticsO*NET: MathematicsVery important (3.9)
- PsychologyO*NET: PsychologyVery important (3.7)
- Computer StudiesO*NET: Computers and ElectronicsImportant (3.2)
- Business Studies or EntrepreneurshipO*NET: Administration and ManagementImportant (3.1)
- Media StudiesO*NET: Communications and MediaImportant (3.1)
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Preparation needed
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- Most common education (US)
- Bachelor's Degree
- Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
- Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Linked to the ESCO occupation primary school teacher and the O*NET profile Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education through the official ESCO to O*NET crosswalk. O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
Where this career can lead
CareerProof Global guidance: common routes and typical durations compiled by our team; they vary by country and person.
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Related occupations
Occupations O*NET links to this one by similar work, skills and knowledge.
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
- Tutors
- Special Education Teachers, Elementary School
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School
- Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education
Linked to the ESCO occupation primary school teacher and the O*NET profile Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education through the official ESCO to O*NET crosswalk. O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
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