Primary School Teachers' Summer Leave Duration: What Are the Competency and Professional Standards for Level 1 Primary School Teachers?
How long is the summer break for primary school teachers? What are the standards for professional competence and skills for a Level 1 primary school teacher?
---By translating the text in the style of a legal document, the structure and formal tone are preserved while addressing the specific inquiries about the duration of summer breaks and the standards for professional competence applicable to Level 1 primary school teachers.How long can elementary school teachers take summer leave?
According to Article 3 of Decree 84/2020/ND-CP, the summer vacation time for elementary school teachers is regulated as follows:
Summer Vacation Time for Teachers
- Summer vacation time for teachers:
a) The annual summer vacation time for teachers at preschools, general education institutions, and specialized schools is 08 weeks, including annual leave.
b) The annual summer vacation time for teachers at secondary vocational schools and lecturers at colleges is 06 weeks, including annual leave.
c) The annual summer vacation time for lecturers at higher education institutions shall be determined according to the organizational and operational regulations of the higher education institution;
d) In case of unexpected, urgent situations to prevent and combat natural disasters, epidemics, or other emergencies, the summer vacation time for teachers at preschools, general education institutions, specialized schools, secondary vocational schools, and colleges will be decided by the Minister of Education and Training and the Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs in accordance with their authority.
In addition to the summer vacation time specified in Clause 1 of this Article, teachers and lecturers are entitled to holidays, Tet holidays, and other leave as prescribed by the Labor Code.
Based on the academic year's timetable issued by the Ministry of Education and Training and the local conditions, the Chairperson of the People's Committee of the province or central city (hereinafter referred to as the provincial People's Committee) will decide the summer vacation time for teachers at preschools, general education institutions, and specialized schools in the locality.
Based on the provisions of point b, clause 1 of this Article, the principal of the secondary vocational school and the college shall decide the summer vacation time for teachers and lecturers in accordance with the training plan and the specific conditions of each school.
- The summer vacation time for teachers in educational institutions under the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of National Defense will be implemented according to the specific regulations of the Government of Vietnam.
Thus, from the above regulation, it can be seen that the summer vacation time for elementary school teachers is 08 weeks, including annual leave.
The specific summer vacation time will be determined based on the academic year's plans of the Ministry of Education and Training and the decisions of the provincial People’s Committee. Besides summer vacation, teachers are also entitled to holidays, Tet holidays, and other leave as prescribed by the Labor Code 2019.
How long can elementary school teachers take summer leave? What are the requirements for professional competence and skills for a Level 1 elementary school teacher? (Image from the Internet)
What are the ethical standards for a Level 1 elementary school teacher?
According to Article 2a of Circular 02/2021/TT-BGDDT, supplemented by Clause 1, Article 2 of Circular 08/2023/TT-BGDDT, the ethical standards for Level 1 elementary school teachers are as follows:
- Abide by the policies, guidelines, and laws of the Communist Party and the State, as well as the regulations of the educational sector and local authorities on elementary education.
- Regularly cultivate ethical qualities, uphold the spirit of responsibility, maintain the dignity, honor, and reputation of a teacher; set an example for students.
- Show love, fairness, and respect for students; protect the legitimate rights and interests of students; unite and help colleagues.
- Strictly comply with the general duties and responsibilities of a public employee and the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training regarding teacher ethics.
What are the professional competence and skill standards for a Level 1 elementary school teacher?
According to Clause 4, Article 5 of Circular 02/2021/TT-BGDDT, amended by Clauses 3 and 6, Article 2 of Circular 08/2023/TT-BGDDT, the standards for professional competence and skills for Level 1 elementary school teachers are as follows:
- Proactively implement and advocate, guide colleagues to implement policies, guidelines, and laws of the Communist Party and the State, as well as regulations and requirements of the educational sector and local authorities on elementary education in assigned tasks;
- Actively, flexibly, and creatively implement educational plans suitable for students, schools, and localities; support colleagues in effectively implementing teaching and educational plans;
- Actively and proactively share experiences, guide, and support colleagues, parents, and the community to improve the educational effectiveness for students;
- Capable of evaluating or guiding colleagues to produce research products in applied educational science from the district level upwards;
- Capable of applying information technology in professional activities;
- Capable of using a foreign language or ethnic minority language as required by the job position;
- Recognized as an emulation soldier at the ministerial/departmental/provincial level or higher; or awarded a commendation from the provincial level or higher; or recognized as achieving one of the titles: outstanding teacher, excellent class teacher, excellent leader of the Ho Chi Minh Young Pioneer Organization from the district level upwards;
- Public employees participating in exams or considering promotion to the professional title of Level 1 elementary school teacher must have held the professional title of Level 2 elementary school teacher or equivalent for at least 06 (six) years until the deadline for submission of the exam or promotion application.
What standards must teachers meet?
According to Article 67 of the Education Law 2019, the standards for teachers are as follows:
Standards for Teachers
Teachers must meet the following standards:
Have good qualities, ideology, and ethics;
Meet the professional standards according to the job position;
Have skills to update and improve professional competence and skills;
Ensure health as required by the profession
Thus, teachers must meet the following standards:
- Have good qualities, ideology, and ethics;
- Meet the professional standards according to the job position;
- Have skills to update and improve professional competence and skills;
- Ensure health as required by the profession
