How big is the gap between contract and staffed teachers? How you feel when you go ashore!
Before I became a teacher, I always thought that all teachers were the same, just teaching, grading assignments, and communicating with students. However, it wasn't until I actually got into the profession that I realized that there was a gap between long-term teachers and contract teachers. First of all, I would like to tell you a story of my own. After graduating from university, I joined an education and training institution as a contract teacher. At that time, I was very enthusiastic because I loved education and I thought it was a stage of self-fulfillment. In the institution, I work hard, prepare my lessons carefully, and actively communicate with students. However, as time went on, I began to realize some problems. First of all, contract teachers are paid relatively low. Although we have to invest a lot of time and energy in preparing lessons, attending classes, and grading assignments every day, our salaries are much lower than those of regular teachers. This is very unbalanced for me, because our workload and difficulties are no less than those of regular teachers.
Second, contract teachers have limited career development prospects. Because we are not part of the system, it is difficult to get more training and promotion opportunities. This makes our career path very narrow, and it is difficult to have more room for development. However, after a period of hard work and attempts, I finally got into a public school and became a teacher there. That's when I really felt the difference between regular and contract teachers. First of all, the salaries of teachers within the establishment are relatively high. Although the specific salary level is related to factors such as region and job title, in general, the income level of teachers in the establishment is much higher than that of contract teachers. This allows us to work and live with greater peace of mind.
Second, teachers in educational institutions have broader career development prospects. In state-run schools, we have many opportunities to participate in various training and academic activities, so that we can continuously improve our teaching level and professional quality. At the same time, teachers in the establishment have more opportunities for promotion, and can obtain higher status and treatment through professional title evaluation and other means. In addition to these obvious differences, there are some indescribable differences between permanent and contract teachers. For example, long-term teachers are more likely to be recognized and supported by their leaders and colleagues because they are"own people"。
This sense of belonging and identity can make us more actively engaged in our work, increasing our motivation and responsibility. In addition, in-service teachers can also enjoy some additional social benefits, such as medical insurance, pension insurance, housing subsidies, etc. Although these benefits are not much, they can give us more peace of mind in our work and life.
From my personal experience, I think the gap between long-term teachers and contract teachers is obvious. Of course, this does not mean that contract teachers are necessarily bad or have no future, but we should choose a suitable career according to our actual situation and career planning.
If you have a passion for education and want to make a difference in this field, becoming a full-fledged teacher may be the best option. If you're just looking for a job and don't have much passion for education, becoming a contract teacher is also something to consider. In conclusion, whether we are long-term teachers or contract teachers, we must take our work and students seriously, keep learning, and improve our teaching skills and professionalism. Only in this way can we truly realize our value and make greater contributions to students and society.