Teaching
Newcomers to Canada often discover that they struggle to find work in their chosen profession after they arrive. This also applies to teachers looking to get their teaching qualifications recognized and to gain Canadian teaching experience.
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1. Pre-Arrival
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Pre-Arrival
Elementary and secondary teaching professions are regulated in Canada. The regulatory body in each province or territory sets the requirements to practice the profession. Though these requirements vary by jurisdiction, but they usually include a bachelor’s degree in education and a provincial teaching certificate. If you intend to specialize in special education or instruction of… read more
2. Skills Development
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Skills development
In addition to accreditation, upgrading your skills through a bridging program or other courses and workshops is an important part of your journey to become a teacher in Canada. Skills upgrading You may have strong teaching skills, but often that is not enough to get a job or maintain it afterwards. You may need more… read more
3. Understanding Canadian Workplaces
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Understanding Canadian workplaces
Canadian employers, who often do not know how to assess education and work experience from other countries, may require or prefer you to have experience working in Canada. Lack of local market experience can pose a challenge for newcomers, but there are ways to overcome some of these challenges. We have prepared a Pre-Arrival Checklist… read more
4. Job Finding Techniques
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Job finding techniques
The Canadian job market is very competitive and jobs are not easy to find. As well, finding a job in Canada may be very different than in your home country. There are many ways through which you can search for jobs in the education sector. Broaden your search and include alternative careers. Seek… read more
5. Associations
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Associations
The associations listed below provide additional information about licensure and certification and offer a variety of professional development, education and networking opportunities. We have prepared a Pre-Arrival Checklist of valuable information that will make arriving in Canada as smooth a process as possible. National Canadian Teachers’ Federation Association des universités de la francophonie canadienne (AUFC)… read more
6. Employment
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Employment
Requirements to work as a teacher in Canada Finding a job in Canada may be different than in your home country and you may need help finding job vacancies, updating your resume, writing cover letters, preparing for interviews, and understanding what Canadian employers are looking for. We have prepared a teaching ebook full of valuable information… read more