Increasing Reliance on Part-Time Teachers for Homeroom Duties in South Korea
New data from the South Korean Ministry of Education reveals that the proportion of part-time teachers serving as homeroom teachers is steadily rising, a role traditionally held by full-time staff. In 2023, 15.6% of homeroom teachers across elementary, middle, and high schools were part-time, a notable increase from 14.8% in 2022 and 11.1% in 2021.
Busan recorded the highest percentage of part-time homeroom teachers at 21.3%, followed by North and South Gyeongsang Provinces, each with 18.5%. Despite holding teaching certificates like their full-time counterparts, part-time teachers often lack the job security and benefits, such as pay raises and incentives, that come with full-time positions.
However, part-time teachers are increasingly tasked with additional responsibilities like homeroom duties or administrative roles, which significantly add to their workload. This trend is in contrast to South Korea's Educational Officials Act, which stipulates that part-time teachers should not assume supervisory positions with heavy responsibilities.
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