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Elementary School and Kindergarten Teachers  (NOC 4142)
Prince Edward Island
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

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. Elementary school librarians are included in this unit group.

French immersion teacher – elementary school, elementary school teacher, elementary school teacher, English as a second language, elementary school teacher, French as a second language, kindergarten teacher, librarian, elementary school, primary school teacher, remedial teacher – elementary school, special education teacher – elementary school, supply teacher – elementary school.

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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.

Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

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

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Outlook & Prospects for Elementary School and Kindergarten Teachers in Prince Edward Island

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Elementary School and Kindergarten Teachers in Prince Edward Island as well as in the rest of the Prince Edward Island.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Prince Edward Island Fair 2012-03-01

Employment prospects for elementary school and kindergarten teacher are expected to be fair in 2012-2013.

The employment outlook is better for French teachers and those who can teach specialty areas such as music and phys ed. Anyone with a general bachelor of education should expect to work for a few years as a substitute teacher before finding full-time employment. However, teachers should also expect competition for any full-time jobs that do become available.

Some term opportunities are expected as a result of teachers out on leave, particularly maternity and parental leave. Fewer opportunities are expected due to retirements as the overall age of teachers on PEI is relatively young.

There has been a trend of declining student enrolment and this is expected to continue. Budget constraints within the federal and provincial governments may limit new employment opportunities over the forecast period.

Employment opportunities for this occupation may not be as readily available as those which have a good outlook. However, a fair outlook should not prevent anyone from pursuing a specific career in which they are interested.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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