Teachers’ professional competence and working attitude are very important. They are responsible for education and the development of students’ abilities in various aspects. Education is a meaningful career. It attracts many graduates to join this profession every year. The main teaching posts are divided into kindergarten, primary and secondary school teachers. Teaching assistants also play an important role in the education sector by assisting teachers to nurture their next generation.
Child Care Worker
Duties
Child Care Worker mainly provides daycare, care and supervision for children at child care centres. The following are the main tasks:
- Providing care, supervision and ensuring the safety of children
- Assisting children to develop good hygiene habits
- Organising schedule and preparing activities and teaching materials for children, such as singing, painting, and sports etc.
- Assisting children’s in achieving balanced emotional, social, and physical development
- Providing guidance to children and disciplining them
- Preparing refreshments for children, assisting and instructing them to have meals independently
- Monitoring and keeping records of children’s learning progress and behaviours
Working Hours
About 45 hours a week
Working Environment
Work in child care centres
Work-related Personalities and Skills
- Communication skills
- Responsible
- Patient
- Empathetic
Promotion and Reference Salary
Child Care Worker / Special Child Care Worker
Approximately $20,000 or above
Child Care Supervisor
Approximately $32,000 or above
Senior Child Care Worker
Approximately $37,000 or above
Note: The reference salary and the promotion salary may vary according to the company, experience and ability.
Entry Requirements
- Registered Child Care Workers (CCW)
- Successfully complete a training course approved by the Director of Social Welfare
- Level 2 or equivalent or above in five subjects in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE), or equivalent; or Level 2/ Grade E or above in five subjects in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent
Note: For the list of approved courses qualifying for registration of Child Care Worker or Child Care Supervisor, please refer to "List of Approved Training Courses for Registration of Child Care Workers Recognised by the Director of Social Welfare (from 1979 onwards)" and "List of Approved Training Courses for Registration of Child Care Supervisors Recognised by the Director of Social Welfare".
Example of Related Training and Courses
Diploma of Applied Education
Certificate / Diploma
- Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education - Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Employees Retraining Board - Foundation Certificate in Infant and Child Care Worker Training
Higher Diploma / Associate Degree
- The Education University of Hong Kong - Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education
- Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, Vocational Training Council - Higher Diploma in Child Care and Education
Bachelor’s Degree
- The Education University of Hong Kong - Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Early Childhood Education)
- School of Continuing Education - Hong Kong Baptist University - Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood Education
Remarks
A variety of organisations or associations may provide relevant training classes or courses. If you are intending to pursue these courses, you are reminded to be cautious and collect in-depth information, in particular the tuition fees and qualification recognition upon completion of these courses.
Education Bureau - Assistant Education Officer
Duties
- to undertake teaching duties in a government secondary school
- to be a Class Teacher
- to organise and conduct extra-curricular activities
- to assess and to record students' attainment
- to co-ordinate/undertake diversified professional duties , including assisting in special duties, administrative work and non-teaching duties of the school, such as school curriculum development, civic/moral/sex education, school discipline, student counselling, career guidance
- to arrange internal/public examinations
Working Hours
About 45 hours a week
Working Environment
Work in a school
Work-related Personalities and Skills
- Communication skills
- Responsible
- Leadership skills
- Patient
Promotion and Reference Salary
Assistant Education Officer
From Point 15 to Point 33 of Master Pay Scale
Education Officer
From Point 34 to Point 39 of Master Pay Scale
Senior Education Officer
From Point 38 to Point 41 of Master Pay Scale
Principal II
From Point 40 to Point 44 of Master Pay Scale
Principal I
From Point 45 to Point 49 of Master Pay Scale
Note: The reference salary is based on the Master Pay Scale of the civil service.
Entry Requirements
- Met the language proficiency requirements of ‘Level 2’ results in the two language papers (Use of Chinese and Use of English) in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE), or equivalent
- Attained a pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test (BLNST) (Degree / Professional Grades)
For Chinese language subject
- Hold a Bachelor of Education degree majoring in Chinese language from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent; or
Hold a bachelor’s degree majoring in Chinese language from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent, and a certificate in education majoring in Chinese language from a Hong Kong tertiary education institution, or equivalent
For English language subject
- Hold a Bachelor of Education degree majoring in English language from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent; or
Hold a bachelor’s degree majoring in English language from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent, and a certificate in education majoring in English language from a Hong Kong tertiary education institution, or equivalent; or
Attain an overall band score of 7.5 or above in The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic Module) with no individual band scores (i.e. the Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking band scores) below 7.0 in the same Test Report Form, and obtain the “attained” results in the CLA assessment or are exempted from the said language proficiency requirement
For subjects other than Chinese Language and English Language
- Hold a bachelor’s degree majoring in the relevant subject discipline from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent; or
Hold a degree (majoring in the relevant subject discipline) other than those specified in the above, plus a postgraduate certificate in education from a Hong Kong tertiary education institution, or equivalent
For Putonghua subject
- Attain Grade A, Level 2 or above in the Test of Proficiency in Putonghua conducted by the State Language Commission,
- Obtain the “attained” results in the CLA assessment
Note: For all civil service recruitment exercises to be advertised on or after 1 July 2022, attaining a pass result in the newly introduced BLNST will be an entry requirement for all civil service jobs.
Example of Related Training and Courses
Bachelor Degree
- The Education University of Hong Kong - Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Chinese Language)
- The University of Hong Kong - Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education in Language Education (Chinese)
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong - Bachelor of Arts in English Studies and Bachelor of Education in English Language Education
Remarks
A variety of organisations or associations may provide relevant training classes or courses. If you are intending to pursue these courses, you are reminded to be cautious and collect in-depth information, in particular the tuition fees and qualification recognition upon completion of these courses.
Kindergarten Teacher
Duties
Kindergarten teachers are to foster children’s interests, support their growth and impart learning. The main tasks are as follows:
- Educate children between the ages of three and six in all aspects of development
- Set curriculum content, design and write lesson plans
- Prepare teaching materials
- Conduct lessons according to lesson plans
- Manage classroom order
- Co-ordinate and facilitate school activities
- Conduct child assessment and parent education
- Arrange and grade students’ homework
- Handle various administrative work assigned by the principal or department heads
Working Hours
About 50-60 hours a week
Working Environment
Work in a kindergarten, sometimes take students out of school for different activities
Work-related Personalities and Skills
- Communication skills
- Responsible
- Patient
- Creative
Promotion and Reference Salary
Kindergarten Teacher
Approximately $24,330 or above
Senior Teacher
Approximately $32,460 or above
Vice Principal
Approximately $40,560 or above
Principal II
Approximately $45,990 or above
Principal I
Approximately $54,100 or above
Note: The reference salary and the promotion salary may vary according to the organisation, experience and ability.
Entry Requirements
- Level 2 or equivalent or above in five subjects (including Chinese Language and English Language) in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE), or equivalent and any combination of the following—(i) Level 2 in New Senior Secondary subjects; (ii) “Attained” in Applied Learning subjects (subject to a maximum of two Applied Learning subjects); and (iii) Grade E in Other Language subjects in not more than two sittings; or
Level 2/ Grade E or above in five subjects (including Chinese Language and English Language) in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent, in no more than two sittings
- Hold a Degree or Higher Diploma or Certificate in Early Childhood Education (CE) recognised by the Education Bureau
- Degree holders may be appointed as kindergarten teachers on condition that they must complete Qualified Kindergarten Teacher (QKT) qualification training within two years unless with the approval of the Education Bureau
Note: Attained a pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test (BLNST) for all newly-appointed monthly-paid teachers in kindergartens joining the Kindergarten Education Scheme.
Example of Related Training and Courses
Higher Diploma / Associate Degree
- The Education University of Hong Kong - Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education
- Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, Vocational Training Council - Higher Diploma in Special Child Care and Inclusive Education
- Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, Vocational Training Council - Higher Diploma in Child Care and Education
Bachelor Degree
- The Education University of Hong Kong - Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Early Childhood Education)
- School of Continuing Education - Hong Kong Baptist University - Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood Education
Remarks
A variety of organisations or associations may provide relevant training classes or courses. If you are intending to pursue these courses, you are reminded to be cautious and collect in-depth information, in particular the tuition fees and qualification recognition upon completion of these courses.
Primary School Teacher
Duties
The aim of teaching profession is to nurture talents for the future society so that it can continue to progress and develop. Apart from imparting knowledge and cultivating character, teachers also need to continuously pursue further education and professional training. The following are the main duties of teachers:
- Teach students subject knowledge and maintain order in the classroom
- Collate teaching materials, make teaching aids, design teaching activities and teaching plans
- Patrol different areas of the school during breaks or lunchtime to maintain order
- Lead students in extra-curricular activities
- Responsible for the discipline and guidance of students
- Grade students’ homework
- Communicate with parents regularly
- Carry out administrative duties in different committees, such as Academic Affairs Committee and Head of Department meetings, Parent-teacher Association, etc.
- Assess students’ learning progress
Working Hours
About 60 hours a week
Working Environment
Work in a school and sometimes take students out of school for different activities
Work-related Personalities and Skills
- Communication skills
- Time management skills
- Responsible
- Patient
Promotion and Reference Salary
Assistant Primary School Master
From Point 15 to Point 29 of Master Pay Scale
Primary School Master
From Point 30 to Point 33 of Master Pay Scale
Senior Primary School Master
From Point 34 to Point 39 of Master Pay Scale
Note: The reference salary is based on the Master Pay Scale of the civil service. If you are working in a non-public sector school, your salary may vary.
Entry Requirements
- Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant subject discipline from a Hong Kong University and a Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate in Education, or equivalent; or hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education
- Have a registration with the Education Bureau as a registered or permitted teacher
- Met the language proficiency requirements of 'Level 2' results in the two language papers (Use of Chinese and Use of English) in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE), or equivalent
- Putonghua or English language teachers have to meet the Education Bureau’s Language Proficiency requirements
- Attained a pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test (BLNST) (Degree / Professional Grades)
Example of Related Training and Courses
Bachelor Degree
- The Education University of Hong Kong - Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Primary) - General Studies (Humanities and Science) / Mathematics
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong - Bachelor of Arts (Chinese Language Studies) and Bachelor of Education (Chinese Language Education)
- The Education University of Hong Kong - Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Chinese Language)
- Hong Kong Metropolitan University - Bachelor of Education with Honours in English Language Teaching and Bachelor of English Language Studies with Honours
Remarks
A variety of organisations or associations may provide relevant training classes or courses. If you are intending to pursue these courses, you are reminded to be cautious and collect in-depth information, in particular the tuition fees and qualification recognition upon completion of these courses.
Secondary School Teacher
Duties
The aim of teaching profession is to nurture talents for the future society so that it can continue to progress and develop. Apart from imparting knowledge and cultivating character, teachers also need to continuously pursue further education and professional training. The following are the main duties of teachers:
- Teach students subject knowledge and maintain order in the classroom
- Develop and manage curriculum
- Collate teaching materials, make teaching aids, design teaching activities and teaching plans
- Organise extra-curricular activities for students
- Responsible for the discipline and guidance of students, and support for students, including integrated education, life planning education, etc.
- Grade students’ homework
- Carry out administrative duties in different committees, such as Academic Affairs Committee and Head of Department meetings, Parent-teacher Association, etc.
- Assess students’ learning progress
- External liaison and resource management
Working Hours
About 60 hours a week
Working Environment
Work in a school and sometimes take students out of school for different activities
Work-related Personalities and Skills
- Communication skills
- Responsible
- Leadership skills
- Patient
Promotion and Reference Salary
Graduate Master
From Point 15 to Point 33 of Master Pay Scale
Senior Graduate Master
From Point 34 to Point 39 of Master Pay Scale
Principal Graduate Master
From Point 38 to Point 41 of Master Pay Scale
Note: The reference salary is based on the Master Pay Scale of the civil service. If you are working in a non-public sector school, your salary may vary.
Entry Requirements
- Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant subject discipline from a Hong Kong University and a Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate in Education, or equivalent; or hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education
- Have a registration with the Education Bureau as a registered or permitted teacher
- Putonghua or English language teachers have to meet the Education Bureau’s Language Proficiency requirements
- Attained a pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test (BLNST) (Degree / Professional Grades)
Example of Related Training and Courses
Bachelor Degree
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong - Bachelor of Arts (Chinese Language Studies) and Bachelor of Education (Chinese Language Education)
- The University of Hong Kong-Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education in Language Education (English)
- The Education University of Hong Kong - Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Chinese Language)
- Hong Kong Metropolitan University - Bachelor of Education with Honours in English Language Teaching and Bachelor of English Language Studies with Honours
Remarks
A variety of organisations or associations may provide relevant training classes or courses. If you are intending to pursue these courses, you are reminded to be cautious and collect in-depth information, in particular the tuition fees and qualification recognition upon completion of these courses.
Educational Psychologist
Duties
- Conduct assessments and provide training recommendations and counselling for children with special needs
- Plan and provide psychological and learning support for students
- Work with teachers to provide curriculum support
- Provide staff and parent training, and public education activities
- Evaluate the impact of incidents and develop support plans in crisis situations. Provide professional advice and support for those in need
Working Hours
Irregular working hours
Working Environment
Work in different areas, such as schools in different districts
Work-related Personalities and Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to details
- Responsible
- Patient
- Problem-solving skills
Promotion and Reference Salary
Educational Psychologist
Approximately from $40,000 or above
Note: The reference salary may vary according to the company/school/educational institution, experience and ability.
Entry Requirements
- (a) Hold a bachelor's degree in Psychology from a local university, or equivalent
- (b) Hold a Post Graduate Certificate in Education from a local university, or equivalent
- (c) Hold a Master's Degree in Educational Psychology (Professional Practice) from a local university , or equivalent
- (d) a minimum of six years' relevant experience after obtaining (a), of which at least three years should be as an educational psychologist in an educational setting after obtaining (c)
- (e) Met the language proficiency requirements of 'Level 2' results in the two language papers (Use of Chinese and Use of English) in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE), or equivalent
- (f) Obtained full membership of the Division of Educational Psychology of the Hong Kong Psychological Society or an equivalent status in an internationally recognised professional organisation of Educational Psychology
Example of Related Training and Courses
Bachelor Degree
Master Degree
- The Education University of Hong Kong - Master of Social Sciences in Psychology (Schools and Community Settings)
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong - Master of Arts in Professional Education Psychology
Remarks
A variety of organisations or associations may provide relevant training classes or courses. If you are intending to pursue these courses, you are reminded to be cautious and collect in-depth information, in particular the tuition fees and qualification recognition upon completion of these courses.
Korean Language Tutor
Duties
- Teach students Korean and demonstrate correct pronunciation
- Teach students Korean characters and demonstrate the correct writing method
- Design curriculum and prepare teaching materials
Working Hours
About 46 hours a week and irregular working hours
Working Environment
Work indoors, such as a language learning centre
Work-related Personalities and Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to details
- Patient
Promotion and Reference Salary
Korean Language Tutor
Note: The salary may vary according to the working hours, school/educational institution, experience and ability.
Entry Requirements
- Senior high school or above
- Speak fluent Korean
- Good communication skills and coping skills
- Possess good computer knowledge, including the Korean input method
- Have teaching experience
- Obtained Level 6, the highest level, in the Test of Proficiency in Korean(TOPIK) as a qualified Korean tutor
Example of Related Training and Courses
Certificate
- HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education - Certificate in Korean (Foundation)
- School of Continuing and Professional Studies - The Chinese University of Hong Kong - Certificate Programme in Basic Applied Korean
Remarks
A variety of organisations or associations may provide relevant training classes or courses. If you are intending to pursue these courses, you are reminded to be cautious and collect in-depth information, in particular the tuition fees and qualification recognition upon completion of these courses.
Teaching assistant
Duties
Teaching assistants assist teachers in the handling of teaching-related tasks and share their load. The main duties are as follows:
- Assist teachers in non-teaching work
- Assist in preparing teaching tools, teaching materials and reference materials
- Organise and implement extra-curricular activities and student activities
- Homework tutorial and student counselling
- Handle related clerical and administrative work
Working Hours
About 50-60 hours a week
Working Environment
Work in school and sometimes take students out of school for different activities
Work-related Personalities and Skills
- Communication skills
- Time management skills
- Responsible
Promotion and Reference Salary
Teacher Assistant
Approximately $16,000 or above
Note: The reference salary may vary according to the school/educational institution, experience and ability.
Entry Requirements
- Level 3 or equivalent or above in five subjects (including Chinese Language and English Language) in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE), or equivalent; or
Grade E or above in two advanced Level subjects in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE), and obtained Level 3 / Level C in three other subjects (including Chinese Language or English Language) in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) or the above grades, or equivalent
- Met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in HKDSE or HKCEE, or equivalent
- Hold a Diploma from a local tertiary education institution; or equivalent
- Good command of written and spoken Chinese and English
- Possess good computer knowledge, including MS Office software and Chinese and English Documents Office, etc.
- Applicants may be required to take a trade test and/or written test
Note: Entry requirements may vary depending on nature of work.
Example of Related Training and Courses
- Graduates who wish to become teachers are required to attend Diploma or Degree courses in education. For details, please refer to the post of primary / secondary school teachers.
Remarks
A variety of organisations or associations may provide relevant training classes or courses. If you are intending to pursue these courses, you are reminded to be cautious and collect in-depth information, in particular the tuition fees and qualification recognition upon completion of these courses.
Tutor
Duties
- Responsible for teaching homework classes and classes of particular subjects, guiding students and check their homework, assisting students with revision and maintaining classroom discipline
- Regularly communicate with parents
- Prepare student performance reports
Working Hours
About 45 hours a week and irregular working hours
Working Environment
Work indoors, such as tutorial centres or students’ homes
Work-related Personalities and Skills
- Communication skills
- Responsible
- Leadership skills
- Patient
Promotion and Reference Salary
Tutor
Approximately $20,000 or above
Note: The reference salary may vary according to the school/educational institution, experience and ability.
Entry Requirements
- Good command of Chinese, English, and Mathematics, attained Level 4 or Grade D in the above subjects in public examinations (such as HKDSE / HKCEE / HKALE)
- Working experience in tutorial centres is preferred
- Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subjects, a Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate in Education is an advantage
Example of Related Training and Courses
Bachelor Degree
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong - Bachelor of Arts (Chinese Language Studies) and Bachelor of Education (Chinese Language Education)
- The Education University of Hong Kong - Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Chinese Language)
Remarks
A variety of organisations or associations may provide relevant training classes or courses. If you are intending to pursue these courses, you are reminded to be cautious and collect in-depth information, in particular the tuition fees and qualification recognition upon completion of these courses.
University Professor
Duties
- Teach students about their areas of expertise during lecture
- In-depth study of the subject
- Prepare lessons and teaching materials in advance
- Teach at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervise research students
- Conduct research in the related fields, assist in administration and will need to serve as mentor to junior professorial staff
Working Hours
About 48 hours a week
Working Environment
Work in a university or higher education institution
Work-related Personalities and Skills
- Time management skills
- Leadership skills
- Patient
- Logical and analytical
Promotion and Reference Salary
Assistant Professor
Approximately $70,000 or above
Associate Professor
Approximately $90,000 or above
Professors
Approximately $111,000 or above
Note: The reference salary and the promotion salary may vary according to the tertiary institution/educational institution, experience and ability.
Entry Requirements
- Hold a Ph.D. Degree of a specialisation subject
- Have extensive teaching experience
- Have a strong track record in reputable research grants and publications
- Possess outstanding academic leadership capabilities, extensive experience in conducting externally funded research projects
- Have distinguished record of scholarship
- Have editorship in internationally renowned journals
Example of Related Training and Courses
Must hold a Ph.D. Degree of a specialisation subject
Remarks
A variety of organisations or associations may provide relevant training classes or courses. If you are intending to pursue these courses, you are reminded to be cautious and collect in-depth information, in particular the tuition fees and qualification recognition upon completion of these courses.