Role of a

Teacher
The primary role of a teacher is to deliver classroom instruction

that helps students learn. To accomplish this, teachers must

prepare effective lessons, grade student work and offer

feedback, manage classroom materials, productively navigate

the curriculum, and collaborate with other staff.

TEACHER AS THIRD PARENTS

The nuances of a teacher's role as a semi-parent

largely depend on the age of their students but

almost all teachers learn to care deeply for their

students and always want the best for them.

Whether a student is close with their teacher or not,

they probably respect and revere them much like

they do their own parents or guardians and

teachers probably treat them as they would their

own children. In some cases, teachers may be a

student's only mentor.

TEACHERS AS

INTERMEDIARIES

Even though a teacher is often like a

parent, that doesn't leave a child's real

family out of the picture—teachers are only

one part of a larger equation. Teaching

demands almost daily communication with

families about everything from academics

to behavior.
 Role of a

Teacher
But being a teacher involves much more than executing lesson plans.

Teaching is a highly sophisticated profession that regularly extends beyond

academics. In addition to ensuring that students experience academic

success, teachers must also function as surrogate parents, mentors and

counselors, and even almost-politicians. There is almost no limit to the roles

a teacher may play.

TEACHERS AS ADVOCATES

A responsive teacher counsels their

students to use the knowledge they

learn in school to become valuable

members of society. They advocate for

being informed and productive citizens

by educating about social justice and

current events. Teachers must always

be aware, ethical, equitable, and

engaged.

A teacher's work is far-reaching

and critical—the world just

wouldn't be the same without it.