noun
teaching profession; teaching career
Refers to the occupation of teaching, especially in schools. Often used in contexts like teacher training, certification, or career paths.
彼は教職に就いて十年になる。
He has been in the teaching profession for ten years.
教職課程を履修して教員免
I took the teacher training course and got a teaching license.
noun
education of the laity
Christian term for the religious education of laypeople, as opposed to clergy. Rare outside theological contexts.
教会では信徒の教職にも力を入れている。
The church also puts effort into the education of the laity.