Hector Ramos Great teachers respect this agreement and acknowledge that it protects their rights, ensures academic freedom, and spells out good professional working conditions. But they don't hesitate to go beyond the contract voluntarily and often-for example, by meeting with a student study group during the teacher's preparation period or after school-in order to meet the needs of their students.Most teachers find joy in teaching because of their talent for relating to students in a particular age group.