4032- Elementary school and kindergarten teachers

Canada NOC: 
4032
Job Title: 

Elementary school and kindergarten teachers

Job Description: 

Elementary school and kindergarten teachers teach basic subjects such as reading, writing and arithmetic or specialized subjects such as English or French as a second language at public and private elementary schools.

Main Duties: 

Elementary school and kindergarten teachers perform some or all of the following duties:


Prepare courses for presentation to students according to approved curriculum
Teach students using a systematic plan of lessons, discussions, audio-visual presentations and field trips
Lead students in activities to promote their physical, mental and social development and their school readiness
Assign and correct homework
Prepare, administer and correct tests
Evaluate the progress of students and discuss results with students, parents and school officials
Identify children's individual learning needs
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help
Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops
May supervise teachers' aides and student teachers.

Elementary school and kindergarten teachers may specialize in such areas as special education or second language instruction.

Employment Requirements: 

A bachelor's degree in education is required.
A bachelor's degree in child development may be required.
Additional training is required to specialize in special education or second language instruction.
A provincial teaching certificate is required. Additional certification is required to teach English or French as a second language.
Membership in a provincial or territorial teachers' association or federation is usually required.

Additional Inormation: 

Progression to education consultant or school principal is possible with experience.

Classified Elsewhere: 

Early childhood educators and assistants (4214)
Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (4413)
Elementary school librarians (in 5211 Library and public archive technicians)
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School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education (0422)
Secondary school teachers (4031)
Teachers of persons with developmental disabilities (in 4215 Instructors of persons with disabilities)

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Source Of Info: 

National Occupation Classification, (2011)

Statistics Canada and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada,

February 2012,

Catalogue no. 12-583-X