유아교육기관 대체교사 운영 실태 및 개선 요구 분석

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study is analyze the operational status of the substitute teacher system in early childhood education institutions. Methods: This study conducted an online sur vey targeting directors, vice-directors, and teachers at kindergartens and nursery schools across Gangwon-do. A total of 186 valid questionnaires were used for the final analysis. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, frequency analysis, chi-square tests, independent samples t-tests, and one-way ANOVA with SPSS 24.0. Results: Most institutions experienced the hiring of substitute teachers for staff leave or training. The primary difficulty reported was the immediate placement of a teacher when needed. Overall satisfaction with the system was similar between kindergartens and nursery schools, but a strong consensus emerged on the necessity of establishing a sufficient personnel pool for the system’s smooth operation. Conclusions: Based on the findings, this study proposes a framework for an integrated personnel support system for early childhood education institutions to support the integration of education and care, and dis cusses that its effectiveness depend on expanding the personnel pool, streamlining administrative procedures, and ensuring equity among institutions.