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 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

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of educational psychology; the art of teaching; the planning and administration of educational activities; school safety and health issues; and the social foundations of education.

Education, general

This instructional program class comprises any general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that prepares individuals to function as special education teachers in a collaborative or team environment. These programs include courses in diagnosing learning disabilities, developing individual education plans, teaching and supervising special education students, special education counselling, and applicable laws and policies.

Special education and teaching, general

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to teach environmental education at various educational levels as a K-12 classroom educator. These programs include courses in foundations of environmental education, instructional methods, and related content knowledge.

Environmental teacher education

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the principles and practice of teaching French to students who are not proficient in French or who do not speak, read, or write French, and prepares individuals to serve as teachers and administrators.

Teaching French as a second or foreign language

Education Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas

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 are included in this unit group.

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.

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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 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 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

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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

Education Bachelor's Degrees

The Environmental Education Post-Baccalaureate Diploma is designed for practicing teachers who want to assist students to develop a greater awareness and understanding of the broadly defined environment. The program encompasses aspects of environment education. Through selected course work, environmental issues are explored using a multidisciplinary approach and historical and contemporary issues in human-environment interaction as related to diverse curricula. You'll take courses in environmental education, Indigenous education, curriculum development, multicultural and anti-racist education, and more.

Environmental Education Post-Baccalaureate Diploma

The Department of French and the Faculty of Education jointly offer the French and Education Post-Baccalaureate Diploma, comprising a set of courses for practising or future French teachers. This program includes courses directly related to the pedagogy of French as a second language as well as courses enhancing previous language competence, or knowledge of French literature or linguistics.

French and Education Post-Baccalaureate Diploma

The Special Education Post-Baccalaureate Diploma offers educators and health care professionals who work with children and adults with disabilities the opportunity to consolidate work in lifespan development and special education in a way that facilitates a common discussion ground. The course work emphasizes knowledge and skills about lifespan development, individual differences, and assessment and support. Emphasis is placed on understanding how challenges presented to families of children with disabilities change over time as children mature and as they make transitions across home, school and community contexts.

Special Education Post-Baccalaureate Diploma

The Interdisciplinary Studies in Contemporary Education Post-Baccalaureate Diploma provides professional development opportunities for educators and respond to the needs of schools and districts for education specialists. This program prepares teachers and education specialists to work with children and adolescents in a variety of areas, including early learning, inclusive education, and language and literacy.

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