Working as a teacher requires playing a variety of roles. A teacher is responsible for preparing lesson plans and educating students at any level. Their duties include assigning homework, grading tests, and documenting progress. Teachers must be able to instruct in a variety of subjects and reach students with engaging lesson plans.

▲ Picture of a teacher having a lesson.

In an interview with an elementary school teacher working in South Korea, it was done to help get further information about the difficulties of being a teacher, said that working as an elementary school teacher is not an easy thing at all. Especially last year, due to COVID-19, students have online classes for the first time, and it was the same with the teachers as well. He added that it was also their first time experiencing such a situation. Lastly, he mentioned that sometimes there are hardships and difficulties, but when he thinks of his students enjoying the lesson or the activities that he had prepared, it makes him do his best in preparing the lessons.

▲ Picture of a student having online class.

To become a teacher in South Korea, you should first go to a university in Education and take up a bachelor's degree. After graduating, you have to pass an examination to officially become a teacher and teach students at schools. Most importantly, a teacher should have good communication skills, should listen well to what others are saying. should have a friendly attitude, and should be patient.

A school is called the second home for students as they get to spend most of their day there as they get older. This means that teachers play a big role in students' school life. A good teacher is believed to be friendly and gentle, not the one who is smart and clever.