Education / Role
Classroom teacher
Definition
Professional teaching personnel primarily responsible for planning, organising, and conducting group learning activities that guide students' learning experiences.
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The term distinguishes instructional personnel from aides and staff whose main responsibility is management or administration, which is essential for comparable staffing measures.
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Sources and evidence
- OECD — Education at a Glance 2026 — Chapter D5 · Definitions — Classroom teachers (direct)