Teacher job description: what you'll do and what to write on your resume
Applying for a teacher job at a school or learning center? Copy the duties below into your resume, then read what the interview asks.
Duties to write on your resume
Start each line with what you did. Keep the ones you've really done.
Planned and delivered daily lessons that followed the school curriculum
Prepared lesson plans, worksheets and teaching materials for each class
Checked quizzes, exams and projects and gave students clear feedback
Recorded attendance and grades accurately in the class record
Kept the classroom orderly and managed student behavior fairly and calmly
Helped slower learners with extra practice and adjusted lessons to fit each class
Met with parents to share student progress and answer their concerns
Joined faculty meetings, school events and training sessions with other teachers
A resume objective you can adapt
Licensed professional teacher looking for a teaching job where I can plan clear lessons, support every learner and work closely with parents and fellow teachers.
Skills employers ask for
Explaining lessons clearly to different kinds of learners
Planning lessons and managing class time
Keeping a classroom calm and respectful
Checking student work fairly and giving useful feedback
Talking with parents and co-teachers politely, in English and Filipino
What the interview asks
Why did you become a teacher? Share one real reason, like a teacher who inspired you or a student you helped.
How do you plan a lesson? Walk through it: the goal, the activity, then how you check that students learned.
What would you do with a student who keeps disrupting the class? Stay calm, talk to the student privately, then involve the parents or guidance office if needed.
How do you help a student who is falling behind? Give a specific example of extra practice, a simple explanation or a short one-on-one talk.
Most posts ask for a bachelor's degree in education or a related field with teaching units.
To teach as a professional teacher, you pass the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers from the PRC.
Prepare a resume, a valid ID, your transcript and diploma, and your government numbers like SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG and TIN.
Apply on school websites or job boards, then expect a demo teaching session and an interview.
Bring an NBI clearance and a medical certificate once you get an offer.
Licence or certificate
Professional teachers are licensed by the PRC: you pass the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers. Source
What the work is like
You spend the day in front of a class, then take lesson planning and checking papers home. The hardest part is handling a full class with different learning levels.
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