It will be a great gift
According to the draft, preschool teachers are entitled to a special salary coefficient of 1.25 compared to the current salary coefficient; other titles of teachers are entitled to a special salary coefficient of 1.15 compared to the current salary coefficient. For teachers teaching at schools, classes for people with disabilities, centers to support the development of integrated education, and boarding schools in border areas, an additional 0.05 is added compared to the prescribed level.
Unable to hide her emotions, Ms. Nguyen Thi Mai Hong - a teacher at Nghi An Kindergarten (Nghe An) - said that after more than 20 years of working in the profession, she has witnessed many difficulties of her colleagues. They have to do teaching and caring for children from meals, sleep to small scratches on their hands, and take care of other jobs to earn more income to support their families.
The work of a preschool teacher requires great patience, meticulousness and compassion, but their income has been modest for a long time, sometimes not enough to cover their living expenses. Therefore, when we learned about the special salary coefficient, I and the teachers in the school burst into joy, this is like a precious spiritual gift that the education sector gives to those who are nurturing" - Ms. Hong said.
The female teacher believes that if this policy is applied, the income of preschool teachers will be significantly improved, helping them have better conditions to take care of themselves and their families, while feeling secure in their work and long-term dedication to the profession.
This change will contribute to arousing the spirit and motivation to work in the teaching staff, helping them boldly innovate teaching methods, improve the quality of child care and education. We believe that when life improves, each teacher feels respected and guaranteed in material things, the love of the profession will be even greater, thereby feeling secure in sticking with the profession for a long time" - Ms. Hong expressed.
Expecting positive change
Sharing the same joy, Ms. Tran Thi Thu Trang - a teacher at Vinh Loc Secondary School (Tuyen Quang) - said that she felt extremely excited and hopeful for this positive change.
The work of teachers does not stop at teaching in class, but also needs to prepare lessons, grade lessons, support weak students, do homeroom work, and participate in professional activities and school movements. The current salary is still quite low compared to the actual workload, causing many teachers to work outside to make ends meet" - Ms. Trang stated the reality.
The female teacher has two young children of school age, so the cost of living, studying, and taking care of their children is always a constant concern for the family. Although the current salary of teachers helps her maintain her life, there are still many limitations, especially in the context of increasing prices.
"Sometimes I have to calculate very carefully for each spending in the family, especially my child's tuition, living expenses and extracurricular activities. If the proposal to increase the special salary coefficient is approved, our lives will be much less difficult" - Ms. Trang shared.
The female teacher expressed her hope that the draft would be approved, because this is not only an adjustment in salary and bonus aspects, but also a recognition and honor of the value of the teaching profession - a profession that requires dedication, patience and great responsibility.
I believe that when the policy comes into practice, not only the material life but also the spirit of teachers will be improved. We feel appreciated. This is a strong source of encouragement, helping to kindle confidence and add a passion for the profession for teachers who are working hard day and night with blackboard and white enology - Ms. Trang laughed.
