Job requirements Industrial Arts Teacher - Elementary School in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as an industrial arts teacher - elementary school in Canada. 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

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)
Regulated

Newfoundland and Labrador

Job title Elementary School Teacher
Regulated

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
Regulated

Saskatchewan

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

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

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