“Fathers’ contributions are as great as mountains, mothers’ kindness as flowing water.” This age-old proverb affirms the significant roles of parents in nurturing children. However, for each young sprout to grow healthy and strong, stepping confidently into life, besides family, the role of kindergarten teachers is also immensely crucial.
The Necessity of Overtime for Kindergarten Teachers
The job of a kindergarten teacher is not just about teaching letters and numbers, but also being a second mother, caring for and guiding each step and each word of young children. They must be truly dedicated, full of love, patient, and responsible to impart knowledge and help children develop comprehensively.
Moreover, the demand for early childhood education is increasing. Parents desire their children to learn in a professional and well-equipped environment with a team of excellent and dedicated teachers. This means kindergarten teachers must undertake more tasks, requiring more time and effort.
How Overtime Pay for Kindergarten Teachers is Calculated According to Law
According to the Law on Education 2005 and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Education 2019, kindergarten teachers are entitled to a salary regime as generally prescribed by the State and are entitled to preferential allowances based on professional titles. In addition, kindergarten teachers are also entitled to responsibility allowances for specific tasks, such as:
- Responsibility allowance for nurturing and educating children: Calculated based on the basic salary of teachers, specifically:
- Kindergarten teacher: 10% of basic salary.
- Kindergarten teacher with high qualifications: 15% of basic salary.
- Responsibility allowance for management work: Calculated based on the basic salary of teachers, specifically:
- Head teacher: 5% of basic salary.
- Subject matter specialist teacher: 7% of basic salary.
- Responsibility allowance for training and fostering work: Calculated based on the basic salary of teachers, specifically:
- Lecturing teacher: 5% of basic salary.
- Guiding teacher: 7% of basic salary.
- Responsibility allowance for scientific research work: Calculated based on the basic salary of teachers, specifically:
- Teacher participating in scientific research: 5% of basic salary.
- Teacher in charge of scientific research topic: 7% of basic salary.
In addition to the above allowances, kindergarten teachers are also entitled to other preferential allowances, such as:
- Seniority allowance: Calculated based on the basic salary of teachers, specifically:
- From 1 – 5 years: 5% of basic salary.
- From 6 – 10 years: 10% of basic salary.
- From 11 – 15 years: 15% of basic salary.
- Over 15 years: 20% of basic salary.
- Hazardous allowance: Calculated based on the basic salary of teachers, specifically:
- Working in a hazardous environment: 10% of basic salary.
- Working in a severely hazardous environment: 15% of basic salary.
Overtime Pay Calculation Formula for Kindergarten Teachers
To calculate overtime pay for kindergarten teachers, it is necessary to base it on the provisions of law and the regulations of the early childhood education institution. The general formula is as follows:
- Overtime Pay = Number of Overtime Hours x Basic Salary x Overtime Coefficient
Note:
- The overtime coefficient is applied according to the provisions of the Labor Code, usually 150% for overtime hours during the day and 200% for overtime hours at night, on holidays, and public holidays.
- The basic salary of kindergarten teachers is specified in the Law on Education and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Education 2019.
Cases Where Kindergarten Teachers Are Entitled to Overtime Pay
- Kindergarten teachers working overtime as required by work needs or due to sudden changes in the teaching plan.
- Kindergarten teachers assigned to do additional work, such as:
- Participating in social activities, competitions, conferences, and seminars on early childhood education.
- Being in charge of professional activities such as research, compiling lesson plans and teaching materials.
- Performing other tasks as required by the education management agency.
Example
Assume: Ms. Thuan is a kindergarten teacher with a basic salary of VND 6,000,000/month. This month, Ms. Thuan is assigned to teach an additional 10 hours for a 5-year-old kindergarten class, with an overtime coefficient of 150%.
- Ms. Thuan’s overtime pay = 10 hours x VND 6,000,000 x 150% = VND 9,000,000.
Thus, Ms. Thuan will receive an additional VND 9,000,000 in overtime pay for this month.
Conclusion
The calculation of overtime pay for kindergarten teachers must ensure compliance with the law, transparency, and fairness, reflecting respect and recognition of teachers’ efforts and dedication to the cause of early childhood education. Let’s join hands to create the best conditions for kindergarten teachers, so they can continue to nurture the future sprouts of the country!