Waters9944
14th March 2009, 04:04 AM
I'm am still confused as to how the teaching positions are assigned. First, let me explain how it's done here in the States (feel free to correct):
Primary (Elementary) teachers: generally grades K-6- classroom teachers teach most subjects, except for Art, Music, Phys. Ed.. Some primary teachers may also teach a non-academic, but as far as I know, its not mandatory.
Secondary teachers grades 7-12- broken down by subject: History, Math, English, Science, etc.
Special Area teachers- usually certified k-12 (which is both primary AND secondary students) Art, Music, Phys. Ed, Home-Studies, etc.
Also, teachers here are not paid by subject. Music teachers and Phys. Ed. teachers make the same money as Math or science teachers. Any diff in NZ?
I am an Art Teacher with K-12 certifications. Would I have to teach an ADDITIONAL subject? And if so, am I supposed to have prior certification in said additional subject?
It is pointless for me to try to get a job in NZ without knowing these basics.
Primary (Elementary) teachers: generally grades K-6- classroom teachers teach most subjects, except for Art, Music, Phys. Ed.. Some primary teachers may also teach a non-academic, but as far as I know, its not mandatory.
Secondary teachers grades 7-12- broken down by subject: History, Math, English, Science, etc.
Special Area teachers- usually certified k-12 (which is both primary AND secondary students) Art, Music, Phys. Ed, Home-Studies, etc.
Also, teachers here are not paid by subject. Music teachers and Phys. Ed. teachers make the same money as Math or science teachers. Any diff in NZ?
I am an Art Teacher with K-12 certifications. Would I have to teach an ADDITIONAL subject? And if so, am I supposed to have prior certification in said additional subject?
It is pointless for me to try to get a job in NZ without knowing these basics.