Teachers – Elementary & Secondary
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Elementary School and Kindergarten Teachers
NOC 2021: 41221/ NOC 2016: 4032
Elementary schools in BC mostly include classes from kindergarten to grade 7. Elementary school librarians are included in this unit group.
Working as an Elementary school and kindergarten teacher you will 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
- Promote student’s physical, mental, behavioural and social development
- Prepare, administer, and correct tests
- Identify student’s individual learning needs
- Attend meetings with students, parents, and school officials
- Complete paperwork and report cards
- Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training
- May supervise teachers’ aides and student teachers
- May specialize in such areas as special education or second language instruction.
Source: WorkBC
Secondary School Teachers
NOC 2021: 41220/ NOC 2016: 4031
Secondary schools in BC include grades 8 to 12. Secondary school teachers usually specialize in subject areas. Secondary school teachers who are heads of departments and high school librarians are included in this group.
Secondary school teachers perform some or all of the following duties:
- Prepare subject material for students according to an approved curriculum
- Motivate students to learn
- Assign and correct homework
- Prepare, administer, and correct tests
- Evaluate progress, determine individual needs of students, and discuss results with parents and school officials
- Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training
- Coach sports, supervise clubs, or take students on field trips
- May supervise student teachers
Source: WorkBC