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Elementary School and Kindergarten Teacher
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.
Possible Titles:
elementary school teacher elementary school teacher, English as a second language elementary school teacher, French as a second language French immersion teacher, elementary school kindergarten teacher librarian, elementary school primary school teacher special education teacher, elementary school supply teacher, elementary school
Responsibilities:
Elementary School and Kindergarten Teachers can 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.
Employment Requirments:
A bachelor's degree in education is 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.
Additional information:
Progression to education consultant or school principal is possible with experience.
Courtesy of: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada