I apologize for the odd questions here. I'm working on a writing project and had a few questions regarding specifics on working hours/conditions for teachers. None of my Japanese friends work in education so they weren't really able to help me out, so I figured I'd ask here.
I understand teachers usually work long hours (some of the longest in Asia) but some of the specifics escape me. I've heard the typical work day for a junior high/high school teacher is officially 7:30-16:30, but that most end uo staying overtime for club activities & grading/lesson planning. Are there any cases where a teacher might be permitted to go home earlier, around the appointed time (i.e. not involved with any clubs as an advisor, family to attend to, etc.) Likewise, are they permitted to attend to grading and lesson planning from home?
I've heard elementary school teachers work fewer hours on average. Is there truth to this or no?
Average class sizes. I've heard they're usually around 25-30 students. Is this accurate?
I've also heard teachers usually don't work during the vacation seasons. Is this accurate? And do they get paid during this period, or is it unpaid like in the States?
Are sports coaches usually teachers themselves?
I work in universities and often leave home a little before 6 AM and return at about 8 PM. I often pass our son's elementary school teacher both ways.
Voluntarily, or do you have strict office hours? My class schedule is irregular but if there are no faculty/committee meetings I typically don't spend more than 6 hours at work. The times I do it's generally some bureaucratic crap forcing me to waste my time.
For me, it's mostly at home or at a nearby public library. It's still work, though.
Friend is teacher. It is common to work tons of overtime. Not uncommon for first year teachers to clock about 100hrs overtime a month. It drops of as you gain more years