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Secondary School Teachers  (NOC 4141)
Prince Edward Island
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Secondary school teachers prepare and teach academic, technical, vocational or specialized subjects at public and private secondary schools. Secondary school teachers who are heads of departments and high school librarians are included in this group.

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Secondary school teachers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Prepare subject material for presentation to students according to an approved curriculum
  • Teach students using a systematic plan of lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations, and laboratory, shop and field studies
  • Assign and correct homework
  • Prepare, administer and correct tests
  • Evaluate progress, determine individual needs of students and discuss results with parents and school officials
  • Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help
  • Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops
  • May advise students on course selection and on vocational and personal matters
  • May supervise student teachers.

Secondary school teachers may specialize in such areas as mathematics, English, French, special education or second language instruction. Secondary school teachers of vocational and trades subjects may specialize in areas such as hairdressing or auto mechanics.

Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Charlottetown, Summerside, Alberton, Cornwall, Kensington, Montague, Souris, Stratford

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Education & Job Requirements for Secondary School Teachers in Prince Edward Island

Education and job requirements can vary by region. Workers in regulated occupations require a licence to work legally. Workers in non-regulated occupations do not require a licence, but employers may have other certification requirements.

Local Employment Requirements

A bachelor's degree in education is required. In P.E.I. it is mandatory to be certified by the Department of Education in order to use the title "teacher' or to practice as a certified teacher.

Additional training and experience is usually required to teach specialized or technical subjects such as French or biology.

[Report Publication Date: 2011-06-29 |  Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Skills Requirements

There are often specific abilities, aptitudes and knowledge that are prerequisites to obtain employment in an occupation.

Most employers who advertise are looking for workers who have the following experience and skills:

Experience:
1-2 years

Specific Skills:
Assign and correct homework. Prepare subject material for presentation according to an approved curriculum. Evaluate the progress of students and discuss results with students, parents and school officials.

Additional Skills:
Use computer applications.

Essential Skills:
Oral communication, working with others, computer use, problem solving, job task planning and organizing, writing, reading text, document use, finding information, critical thinking, decision making, continuous learning and numeracy.

[Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

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Local Training

Holland College:

The Bachelor of Education Degree in Human Resource Management and the Certificate in Adult Education programs are jointly offered by Holland College and the University of Prince Edward Island. Both can be completed on a part time basis.

For more information, contact Holland College at:
140 Weymouth Street
Charlottetown PEI C1A 4Z1
Phone: 1-800-446-5265
www.hollandcollege.com
info@hollandcollege.com

Study Abroad Canada:

The certificate course in teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language (TESL) is a comprehensive introduction to the field of TESL. The course includes theory and its practical application. It is an approximately three month program.

For more information contact:
Study Abroad Canada
179 Queen St, PO Box 3231
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4B4
Toll Free: 1 (877) 779-8375 Phone: (902) 628-2379
www.studyincanada.ca
school@studyincanada.ca

University of Prince Edward Island:

The Bachelor of Education (BEd) is a two-year post-degree program consisting of 20 three hour credit courses in education.
A B.Ed is also offered in French Education as well as a Bachelor of Education in Human Resource Development.

A Master of Education in Leadership in Learning is also offered that is designed to provide experienced educators with the knowledge and skills required to become effective educational leaders. PhD in Educational Studies is also offered.

For further information contact:
University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3
Phone: (902) 628-4353 or 1 800 606-8734
www.upei.ca
newstudent@upei.ca

[ Report Publication Date: 2011-08-30 | Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
Information for Newcomers

Getting your language skills assessed

If you do not know what your English or French language level is, visit one of the Language Assessment Centres across Canada. They will assess your language level and direct you to the appropriate language training program.

[ Source: Citizenship and Immigration Canada ]
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