Types of Teachers: Jobs, Qualifications, Skills 2024, Jobs, In University

Q: What are the possible entrance exams that a candidate needs to qualify to become a teacher?

Some of these exams are -Teacher Eligibility Test (TET)Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)State Teacher Eligibility Test (STET)

Q: What are the top colleges to pursue a B.Ed?

Some top colleges to pursue a B.Ed in India are -Lady Shri Ram College for WomenKasturi Ram College Of Higher EducationAl Ameen College Of Education

Q: What are some advanced courses to become a teacher in India?

Some advanced courses to become a teacher in India -M. Ed.M.Sc Education.MA Education.M. Phil in Education.Assistant Professor Course etc.

Q: What are the average fees for pursuing a B.Ed course?

The average feefor pursuing a B.Ed course is INR 6,000 to INR 1,00,000 per annum.

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The primary job role of a teacher is to impart knowledge to their students and help them to learn effectively and efficiently. There are different types of Teachers depending on their designation, specialization, experience, and others. The salary of a Teacher in India is also dependent on factors such as experience and designation.

An individual seeking to build their career as a Teacher must have completed their undergraduate degree from a recognized and accredited academic institute. Post completing an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree, candidates aspiring to become a teacher have to pursue B.Ed Courses from any of the top B.Ed colleges across the country.

The profession of a Teacher lies with several kinds of responsibilities, depending upon these responsibilities and designations Teachers are further divided into several types. The average salary of a Teacher in India is INR 2,40,000 which increases with the experience and expertise of an individual.

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Table of Contents

Who are Teachers?
Types of Teacher

2.1 Job Profile Wise

2.2 Designation Wise

2.3 Sector Wise

Teaching Qualifications
Skills Required to Become a Teacher
Types of Teachers: FAQs

Who are Teachers?

A teacher or an educator is a person who guides students not only in the field of academics but also in life. Teachers are considered the guiding force and the forebearers of knowledge and education.

Teachers help students in the process of becoming good human beings and successful individuals.
Teachers are the most powerful and influential forces who shape society and ensure development.
Teachers also help their students in acquiring competence, knowledge, and virtue. In today’s world teaching is considered to be one of the most respected professions.

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Types of Teachers

The job of a Teacher is considered one of the most reputable and respected professions. Becoming a Teacher comes with huge responsibilities, wherein they are directly or indirectly responsible for developing the careers of their students. Based on the responsibilities, job profiles, and designations, Teachers are further classified into different types. Some of the types of Teachers according to various aspects are mentioned below:

Job Profile Wise

The salary of a Teacher varies depending upon the level of their Job Profiles. Tabulated below are the average salary of a Teacher according to their level of job profiles:

Job Profile	Job Description	Average Monthly Salary (INR)
Primary level teacher	Primary teachers are in charge of lesson preparation and planning, creating study materials, and examining and providing feedback on students’ work. attending parent-child gatherings etc	37,000
Secondary level teacher	Secondary school teachers are in charge of teaching students starting from grades 6 through 12. They prepare students by teaching problem-solving skills, critical thinking approaches, and core topic concepts.	39,400
Senior secondary level teacher	A senior secondary teacher is in charge of enforcing administration rules and regulations among students. They also instruct students through lectures, demonstrations, and conversations that have been approved by the curriculum and keep an accurate record of student performance.	43,800
Professors	Professors are in charge of conducting research, writing papers, and attending conferences. Attending academic gatherings and forming connections with other scholars as well as supervising, advising, and mentoring teaching assistants and graduates are some of the major duties of a Professor.	1,00,000

Designation Wise

The salary of a Teacher varies based on their role or their designations. Given below are the designation-wise details of teachers -

Job Profile	Job Description	Average Monthly Salary (INR)
Assistant Professor	Responsible for teaching and conducting research at universities and assisting and guiding the professors.	47,304
Assistant Professor (Senior Scale)	Assistant Professors are the ones who are responsible for teaching students and conducting various research in their specialised domain.	56,480
Associate Professor	Associate Professor teaches students, conducts different types of educational conferences, and conducts research.	1,77,48
Professor	Professors are the ones who teach students at their university or Institute level. They are also responsible for conducting research and preparing course curriculums for the students.	1,16,070

Sector Wise Teachers

The salary of a Teacher varies depending upon the type of sector they are working in. The salary of a Government Teacher is usually higher than a Private teacher. Given below are the sector-wise details of teachers -

Job Profile	Job Description	Average Annual Salary (INR)
Public Sector	Responsible for imparting education in public sector institutions	3.40 L
Private Sector	Responsible for imparting education in private-sector institutions	2.01 L

Teaching Qualifications

To develop a career as a Teacher, aspirants need to fulfill the eligibility requirements for their desired designation. they may also be required to qualify for various entrance exams. To become a teacher an individual must possess certain skills, academic qualifications, etc. Given below are the details for the same:

Course Type	Eligibility Requirements	Basic Admission Criteria
Certificate Courses	Candidates must have completed their senior secondary education (10+2) in the relevant discipline.	Merit-based or entrance exam (varies in different colleges/ universities)
Diploma Courses	Candidates must have completed their senior secondary education (10+2) in the relevant discipline.	Merit-based or entrance exam (varies in different colleges/ universities)
Undergraduate Courses	Candidates should have a 12th pass (for B.El.Ed) and a graduation pass (for B.Ed) with a minimum of 50% in aggregate from any stream	Merit-based or entrance exam (varies in different colleges/ universities)
Postgraduate Courses	Candidates should have 55% in graduation from a Teaching Stream, from a recognized university	Merit-based or entrance exam (varies in different colleges/ universities)

Certificate Courses in Teacher Training: Given below are some of the certification courses that one can pursue to become a Teacher:

Course Name	Average Fees
BTC (Basic Training Certificate)	INR 8,000 to 1,30,000
PTC (Primary Teachers Certificate)	INR 8,000 to 1,30,000
TTC (Teachers Training Certificate)	INR 1,000 to 2,000
DED (Diploma in Education)	INR 15,000 to 70,000

Diploma Courses in Teacher Training: Apart from undergraduate or certification courses, aspirants can also pursue various Diploma courses that can help them become good Teachers. Some popular Diploma courses one can opt to become a Teacher are given below in the table chart:

Course Name	Average Fees
Elementary teacher training	INR 4,000 to 2,00,000
Nursery Teacher Training	INR 8,000
Junior basic training	INR 1,000 to 2,00,000
D.EL.ED	INR 5,000 to 80,000
DPE	INR 50,000 to 2,00,000

Undergraduate Courses: Some of the popular undergraduate courses that one can opt to become a Teacher are tabulated below along with important details:

Courses Name	Average Fees
B.EL.ED	INR 20,000 to 1,50,000
B.P.ED	INR 10,000 to 60,000
B.Ed	INR 1,00,000

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Skills Required to Become a Teacher

A teacher must possess some qualities to be efficient in their domain of teaching. Given below are some of the crucial skills that a teacher must possess -

Good communicator	Empathetic	Leadership
Patient	Punctual	Collaborative
Good listener	Problem-solving	Creative

Types of Teachers: FAQs

Ques. What are the possible entrance exams that a candidate needs to qualify to become a teacher?

Ans. Some of these exams are -

Teacher Eligibility Test (TET)
Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)
State Teacher Eligibility Test (STET)

Ques. What are the top colleges to pursue a B.Ed?

Ans. Some top colleges to pursue a B.Ed in India are -

Lady Shri Ram College for Women
Kasturi Ram College Of Higher Education
Al Ameen College Of Education

Ques. What are some advanced courses to become a teacher in India?

Ans. Some advanced courses to become a teacher in India -

M. Ed.
M.Sc Education.
MA Education.
M. Phil in Education.
Assistant Professor Course etc.

Ques. Is the eligibility criteria for becoming a teacher the same for other countries as it is for India?

Ans. No, the eligibility criteria as well as the basic admission criteria for becoming a teacher vary in different countries.

Ques. What are the factors that influence the pay gap between teachers in the private and public sectors?

Ans. Some factors that influence the pay gap between teachers in the private and public sectors:

Licensure requirements
Employment demands
Job benefits

Ques. What are the average fees for pursuing a B.Ed course?

Ans. The average fee for pursuing a B.Ed course is INR 6,000 to INR 1,00,000 per annum.

Ques. Is a B.Ed degree compulsory for becoming a teacher?

Ans. A B.Ed degree is compulsory for teaching in a government sector institution. However, it might not be a compulsion in a private-sector institution.