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Elementary School and Kindergarten Teachers  (NOC 4142)
Edmonton Region
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.

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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

Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan, Leduc, Spruce Grove, St. Albert, Wetaskiwin, Beaumont, Bon Accord, Calmar, Devon, Drayton Valley, Duffield, Gibbons, Millet, Morinville, Redwater, Stony Plain, Cardiff, Rosenthal Estates

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Education & Job Requirements for Elementary School and Kindergarten Teachers in Edmonton Region

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.

Provincial/Territorial Regulation

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Location Regulation
Alberta
Regulated

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Regulatory Body

Contact information for the regulatory body for your chosen occupation.
The occupation (Teacher) requires certification in the province or territory: Alberta
Address: Alberta Education High School Transcripts and Diplomas 2nd Floor, 44 Capital Boulevard 10044 - 108 Street NW Edmonton, Alberta T5J 5E6
Phone: 780-427-5732
Fax: 780-422-2137
Web Site: www.education.gov.ab.ca/k_12/teaching/certification/
Other Contact Information: Visit the CERTinfo - Certification and Registration Requirements for Employment in Alberta home page.
For more information on this profession, view the profile here.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Provincial Training

Provincial Training Information - Alberta

Please consult EdInfo http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca/edinfo to find training opportunities in Alberta related to this occupation.

[ Report Publication Date: 2007-07-24 | Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Ministries and Departments of Education

Education is the responsibility of the ten provinces and three territories. Each has its own ministry (sometimes called "department") that oversees the organization, delivery and assessment of education.


Distance Learning

Distance learning lets you study via the Internet or other methods such as cable TV or correspondence. It also opens virtual doors for students who cannot study away from home.

Visit CanLearn for a list of Canadian colleges, universities and other institutions providing thousands of courses at a distance.

[ Source: CanLearn - HRSDC ]
Information for Newcomers

Alberta Bound Internationally Trained Individuals

Some occupations in Alberta are regulated. To work in a regulated occupation, there are legal requirements which you must meet. To learn more about the conditions of employment for the profession of Teacher please consult the following PDF document from the Government of Alberta: Teacher (PDF Format – Size: 75 KB)

Tips:

It is very important that you consider the fees associated with obtaining a licence or registering yourself with a regulatory body (Note: in Alberta, a regulatory body may be referred to as a professional regulatory organization or regulatory organization). Depending on your individual situation and the policies of different regulatory bodies, the fees for obtaining a licence and registration can vary from hundreds to thousands of dollars. The fees you pay typically cover the costs of an evaluation of foreign qualifications, the registration with the regulatory body, and a licence. Where applicable, you may also have to pay additional costs related to exams, training, or other requirements.

The procedures for admission to a regulatory body are sometimes long and complicated. As it may take significant time for the regulatory body to review your application, you should begin to research the availability and duration of courses, internships, and language exams that you may be required to take. Delays may also occur due to other administrative steps, for example, when further evidence and supplementary documents are requested for the processing of your application.

It is strongly advised that you start the admission process before you arrive in Canada. To begin, you can contact the regulatory body responsible for your occupation. Early contact will allow you to evaluate the challenges and costs associated with earning your licence and you may be able to register yourself with the regulatory body, before you arrive in Canada.

[ Source: Government of Alberta ]
Please consult the Edmonton Region and Canada tabs for more useful information related to education and job requirements.