Elementary and Secondary Teaching careers

Elementary and Secondary Teaching

The sub sector for early childhood education and care

Early Childhood Education and Care

Education Administration

Careers in Post-Secondary and Vocational Training Instruction

Post-Secondary and Vocational Training Instruction

All careers associated with the Education sector

Education

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To work as a school principal or administrator in B.C., you'll need a Certificate of Qualification in Teaching. Eligibility is achieved through meeting requisite education requirements, including a teacher education program.

Several years of related work experience are required for employment as a school principal.

To work as a school principal or vice principal in B.C., you may choose to become a member of the B.C. Principals & Vice Principals Association (BCVPA). Eligibility is achieved by following the steps on the BCVPA website.

School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education

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To work as an educational policy researcher in B.C., you may need a Certificate of Qualification in Teaching. Eligibility is achieved through meeting requisite education requirements, including a teacher education program.

Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the general principles and techniques of administering a wide variety of schools and other educational organizations and facilities, supervising educational personnel at the school or staff level, and that prepares individuals as general administrators and supervisors.

Educational leadership and administration, general

Education Leadership Master's Degrees

School principals plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of teachers and other staff of an elementary or secondary school. They are employed by public and private schools. Administrators of elementary and secondary education plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the academic affairs of a school system. They are employed by school boards.

Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers conduct research, produce reports and administer elementary, secondary and post-secondary education policies and programs. They are employed by government departments, school boards, research institutes, professional associations and educational and other organizations throughout the public and private sectors, or they may be self-employed.

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To work as a government manager in education policy development and program administration in B.C., you may need a Certificate of Qualification in Teaching. Eligibility is achieved through meeting requisite education requirements, including a teacher education program.

Several years of related work experience is usually required for employment as a government manager in education policy development and program administration.

Government managers - education policy development and program administration

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To work as a teacher in B.C., you must have completed an accredited teaching program, including a practicum, and meet the standards for educators set by the province. 

Secondary school teachers

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To work as a teacher in B.C., you must have completed an accredited teaching program, including a practicum and meet the standards for educators set by the province. 

Elementary school and kindergarten teachers

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To work as an educational counsellor in B.C., you may need a Certificate of Qualification in Teaching. Eligibility is achieved through meeting requisite education requirements, including a teacher education program.

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To work as career development practitioner or career counsellor in B.C., you may choose to earn the Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) designation. Eligibility is achieved through a combination of graduation from a recognized educational program and work experience.

Educational counsellors

Education Bachelor's Degrees

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[Higher Education Administration and Leadership: Master of Arts (MA)]( https://www.royalroads.ca/programs/master-arts-higher-education-administration-and-leadership)

Higher Education Administration and Leadership: Master of Arts (MA)

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[Educational Leadership - Expanding Possibilities in K-12 Education: Master of Education (MEd)](https://www.sfu.ca/education/programs/graduate-studies/masters/ed-leader-k12.html)

Educational Leadership - Expanding Possibilities in K-12 Education: Master of Education (MEd)

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[Educational Leadership - Indigenous Resurgence: Master of Education (MEd)](https://www.sfu.ca/education/programs/graduate-studies/masters/el-indig-resurgence.html)

Educational Leadership - Indigenous Resurgence: Master of Education (MEd)

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[Educational Leadership - Post Secondary: Master of Education (MEd)](https://www.sfu.ca/education/programs/graduate-studies/masters/ed-leader-ps-surrey.html)

Educational Leadership - Post Secondary: Master of Education (MEd)

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[Educational Leadership: Master of Arts (MA)]https://www.sfu.ca/students/calendar/2026/summer/programs/educational-leadership/master-of-arts.html)

Educational Leadership: Master of Arts (MA)

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[Curriculum and Leadership: Master of Education (MEd) - UBCV]( https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs/master-of-education-curriculum-leadership)

Curriculum and Leadership: Master of Education (MEd) - UBCV

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[Educational Administration & Leadership: Master of Education (MEd) - UBCV]( https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs/master-of-education-educational-administration-leadership)

Educational Administration & Leadership: Master of Education (MEd) - UBCV

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[Educational Leadership and Mentorship: Master of Education Degree (MEd)](https://www.ufv.ca/school-of-education/programs/master-of-education/)

Educational Leadership and Mentorship: Master of Education Degree (MEd)

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[Leadership Studies: Master of Education (MEd)](https://www.uvic.ca/graduate/programs/graduate-programs/credential-pages/educational-psychology-and-leadership-studies-cred/leadership-studies-med.php)

Leadership Studies: Master of Education (MEd)

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[Educational Leadership: Master of Education (MEd)]( https://programs.viu.ca/education/master-education-educational-leadership)

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Education Leadership Master's Degrees

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