According to the Regulations of People's Republic of China (PRC) (China) Municipality on the Administration of Non-public Economic Organizations Participating in Compulsory Education Schools, the salaries and benefits of teachers and staff in private schools should be the same as those in public schools. However, in practice, due to different local policies, the salaries of former private teachers in some areas are relatively low. In order to better protect the legitimate rights and interests of former private teachers, the Liaoning Provincial Department of Education recently made it clear that from 2023, the salaries of former private teachers in Liaoning Province will no longer be lower than those of local public school teachers, and they will gradually move closer to public school teachers. This move aims at promoting education equity, improving the quality of private education and enhancing the attractiveness and competitiveness of private schools. At the same time, it also reflects the state's emphasis on education and provides better job security for teachers.
How to ensure the income stability of private teachers? In addition to gradually moving closer to the salaries of teachers in public schools, some measures can be taken to ensure the stability of the income of private teachers. For example, strengthen government subsidies to private schools, increase the proportion of education funds, implement labor contracts, and standardize the management of teachers' salaries.
It is our common responsibility to protect the rights and interests of the original private teachers and improve the education quality of private schools. Liaoning province clearly put forward that the salary should not be lower than that of local public school teachers, which is of positive significance for safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of the original private teachers and enhancing the attractiveness and competitiveness of private schools.
Legal basis:
Article 13 of the Regulations of People's Republic of China (PRC) Municipality on the Administration of Non-public Economic Organizations Participating in Compulsory Education Schools shall sign labor contracts with the teaching staff of public schools, and pay wages and other welfare benefits in accordance with the relevant standards stipulated by the state and provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government.