Taipei Launches 'Three Arrows of Educational Innovation' with Teacher Incentives and Support Staff

Taipei is rolling out a three-pronged initiative to support teachers and ease their administrative burdens. The plan includes a new monthly incentive bonus for school administrators, the addition of 303 dedicated administrative staff in public elementary and middle schools, and an increase in free psychological counseling sessions to 8-12 per year.

The administrative incentive bonus, effective September 1, 2025, will provide principals with NT$3,000 (approximately $92) per month, department heads with NT$2,000, and team leaders with NT$1,000. This monthly payment aims to offer teachers a "small joy" each month, contrasting with the central government's annual distribution of a similar bonus. The program also extends to kindergarten contract employees who perform administrative duties, benefiting an estimated 4,313 individuals.

To address the "administrative exodus" from teaching roles, Taipei is investing over NT$70 million to hire 303 non-establishment administrative personnel for public elementary and middle schools starting August 1. These positions, renewable annually with a salary of NT$620,000, will provide specialized support and professionalize administrative tasks. Elementary schools will gain 204 staff, and middle schools 99.

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The administrative incentive bonus has an annual budget of about 66 million yuan. To show care for teachers, the central government's 'Teacher Administrative Work Bonus' is distributed per academic year, while the administrative incentive bonus is paid monthly. We hope teachers can receive money monthly, feeling a 'small joy' each month.

The city is also enhancing mental health support for educators. The Teacher Training Center will expand free counseling services from 6-10 sessions per academic year to 8-12. The number of counseling locations across the 12 administrative districts has also increased from 5 to 16, ensuring at least one accessible point in each district.

Furthermore, Taipei is expanding its "Teacher Professional Development Space 2.0" initiative. After a successful pilot program in 16 schools, the city plans to equip all schools with these spaces within three years. These areas, which can receive up to NT$1.45 million in subsidies per school, are designed to be comfortable and functional for rest, small meetings, and collaborative lesson preparation. One school, Dunhua Junior High, has already created a popular space with comfortable seating and massage chairs.

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The administrative incentive bonus has an annual budget of about 66 million yuan. To show care for teachers, the central government's 'Teacher Administrative Work Bonus' is distributed per academic year, while the administrative incentive bonus is paid monthly. We hope teachers can receive money monthly, feeling a 'small joy' each month.