Job requirements English As A Second Language Elementary School Teacher in Northwest Territories

Find out what you typically need to work as an English as a second language elementary school teacher in Northwest Territories. These requirements are applicable to all Elementary school and kindergarten teachers (NOC 41221).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • A bachelor's degree in education is required.
  • A bachelor's degree in child development may be required.
  • Additional training is required to specialize in special education or second language instruction.
  • A provincial teaching certificate is required. Additional certification is required to teach English or French as a second language.
  • Membership in a provincial or territorial teachers' association or federation is usually required.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

Northwest Territories

If this occupation is regulated, you may need to get a professional license from a regulatory authority before you can start working. Licensing can be compulsory or voluntary, depending on the occupation.

  • If the licence is compulsory, you must be certified before you can practise the occupation and use the professional designation.
  • If the licence is voluntary, you don’t need to be certified to practise this occupation.

Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Job title Elementary School Teacher

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Find out where this occupation is regulated in Canada

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of secondary school is required.
  • Additional courses or a diploma in writing, journalism or a related field may be required.
  • Previous clerical or administrative experience may be required.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

British Columbia

Job title Teacher (elementary)

Newfoundland and Labrador

Job title Elementary School Teacher

Nunavut

Job title Elementary School And Kindergarten Teachers
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Elementary School And Kindergarten Teacher
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Teachers

Québec

Job title Elementary School Teacher

Saskatchewan

Job title Elementary School Teacher
Job title Music Teacher, Registered, Elementary School

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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