Why is teaching referred to as a noble profession?
Annually, on November 20th, Vietnamese people celebrate Vietnamese Teachers’ Day and express their gratitude to their beloved teachers, including foreign teachers taking on teaching jobs in Ho Chi Minh City, who have dedicated their entire lives to enlightening Vietnamese children with knowledge.
In general, teachers are honored not only in Vietnam but also worldwide; however, in Vietnam, teaching is especially regarded with many meaningful activities to highlight teachers’ contribution to the process of society.
Why is teaching always referred to as an honorable profession? There are many reasons to explain, but we can provide the most accurate ones in this article. If you are a teacher, these reasons are also an encouragement to help you build a strong connection with the teaching occupation and constantly pursue your passion in the field of education.
Let’s check right now and feel free to provide us and readers with more ideas about teaching from your perspective.
1. Teachers bridge students to priceless knowledge
That’s why teaching jobs in Ho Chi Minh City, or anywhere in the world, are considered honorable occupations. Every lesson that teachers bring to their students is an opportunity for them to absorb the knowledge, enabling them to build a strong foundation and necessary knowledge to apply in real-life situations, both domestically and internationally.

As a teacher, you have numerous opportunities to continue your journey of imparting knowledge and enhancing your students’ understanding of various aspects of life. This includes academic knowledge and practical skills that can help students deal with problems and easily adapt to future changes.
2. Teachers play an important role in navigating students to the future
Imagine what would happen if all students didn’t have teachers by their side to overcome difficulties and achieve success in the future. Teachers have a responsibility to impart knowledge and enlighten their students as well as guide them in finding the right path to attain all their desired goals.
In this role, as a dedicated teacher, you have to understand students’ barriers; from your perspective, combining their situation, you can help them find suitable solutions and, consequently, overcome hurdles in the learning process and other troubles in a faithful way.
3. Teachers contribute to the process of shaping students’ characteristics
Teachers’ contribution is not only in imparting knowledge but also in shaping their character to help them grow into good people.
Despite the difficulties and challenges of this mission, teachers dedicate themselves wholeheartedly to instilling good virtues and nurturing the next generation for a better society.
4. Vietnamese people have many sayings about the importance of teachers
The proverbs “Không thầy đố mày làm nên” (no one can succeed without the help of teachers), “Một chữ là thầy, nửa chữ cũng là thầy” (one word is a teacher, half a word is a teacher), etc. prove the importance of teachers and the teachers’ position in Vietnamese people that obviously cannot be replaced by anything or any occupation.
Along with that, there are many sentences that Vietnamese students can use to show their appreciation to all teachers, including those who are embracing teaching jobs in Ho Chi Minh City and students at a school, in addition to many vibrant activities to recognize the teachers’ merit.
EMG Education is one of the biggest private companies in the field of education in Vietnam. It is without difficulty to participate in lively activities to celebrate Vietnamese Teachers’ Day if you choose to work there. Not only that but through teaching in public schools in Ho Chi Minh City, you will have the opportunity to receive many blessings from your students with sincere feelings, which is also seen as motivation and inspiration to keep you continuously cultivating your passion for teaching.
Do you want to take the opportunity to start your career path with a teaching position? Increase your chances of taking on this occupation by contacting us at emgsouth@emg.vn.
If you have already been a teacher with teaching jobs in Ho Chi Minh City or any place in our country, we wish you an entire day of happiness and respect from your students. Let’s enjoy this day and share impressive moments with us.
More information:
- How do we contribute to improving the future of children as a teacher?
- How do you realize if you were born to be a teacher?
- Vietnamese Teachers’ Day – a special celebration in Vietnam
EMG Education is one of the largest private education organizations in Vietnam. Its mission is to provide Vietnam learners across all ages an opportunity and the right preparation to succeed on the global stage. Founded in 2005, EMG Education has always been an innovative trailblazer in Vietnam’s education scene, constantly finding new ways to empower Vietnamese learners by expanding their access to world-class curricular and learning materials, and globally-recognized qualifications. |