Consider making preschool teaching a arduous, toxic profession

The information was given by Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son at the 2023 Labor Forum, jointly organized by the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor and the Office of the National Assembly on the afternoon of July 28.

According to Minister Nguyen Kim Son, the education sector has nearly 1.6 million teachers and staff, accounting for a significant number compared to the country's workforce.

He said that in recent times, the Party and the State have had many policies to care for the teaching force. Teachers working in mountainous, border, and island areas are also entitled to a number of other preferential policies such as responsibility allowances, depending on each subject.

Regarding non-public preschool teachers, according to Mr. Son, during the COVID-19 pandemic, non-public preschools were affected. The ministry advised the Government and the National Assembly to issue Resolution 103 to support non-public preschool teachers, paying more than 50,000 people with a total amount of 158 billion VND.

However, compared to the hardships and sacrifices of teachers working in particularly difficult areas, policies need to give more priority to encourage them. Therefore, the Ministry is advising the Government to implement a number of policies, such as promoting the solidification of schools, in which priority is given to building public housing for teachers at schools and difficult areas.

At the same time, coordinate with the Ministry of Home Affairs to propose considering raising preferential allowances for preschool and primary school teachers. The two ministries have initially agreed and are working with other ministries to soon implement in the near future.

In addition, the ministry is also coordinating with the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs to consider listing preschool teaching as a hazardous and arduous profession. In addition, it is taking the lead in drafting the Law on Teachers, which includes policies for teachers in remote, isolated and disadvantaged areas to encourage this group.

He noted that there are currently 16,000 independent children's groups nationwide, many of which have teachers who are not covered by social insurance, and need attention to ensure their rights.

According to Tuoi Tre