Modern teacher has high requirements in the education of the younger generation. The teacher is the only person responsible for the education of the younger generation. Thus, a teacher-teacher, i.e. a mentor, professional qualification of a teacher is one of the most urgent problems of our time. The professionalism of the teacher is the main factor in the teaching system, which improves the quality of training and efficiency. That is, the content of education in any society is based on the professionalism of the teacher. Pedagogical skills - high level of pedagogical activity; the complex of special knowledge, skills and abilities, personal professional skills that allow the teacher  effectively manage the educational and cognitive activities of students, effectively orient pedagogical influence and interaction. Thus, skill is a combination of entrepreneurship, teaching abilities, professional knowledge and professional skills, pedagogical techniques, etc. the article considers classification and analysis of the personal qualities of a teacher and characteristics of pedagogical skills. And also conclusions about the competence of the teacher are formulated.