Biology Teacher Duties & Responsibilities
The role and function of a Biology Teacher includes the following duties and responsibilities:
- Conduct lectures for students at school, college, and university level
- Teach biology science to the students by explaining the complex subject matter and answering their queries.
- Provide coaching to the students to acquire knowledge in specialized biology branches - molecular biology, marine biology, botany, zoology, etc.
- Prepare teaching aids with the help of charts or PPT presentations to help the students understand the intricacies of the subject in a simple manner
- Gather samples, and conduct experiments to give live examples to the students while teaching the curriculum
- Supervise the students' laboratory work and guide them during experiments
- Work together with research teams and conduct experiments to make new discoveries in biology
- Prepare research reports and submit science writings for journals and newspapers
- Draft examination papers and determine the parameters for judging the performance
- Provide feedback to the students about their performance in class tests and examinations and help them improve
Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Biology Teacher duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Biology Teacher roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.