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Teaching can be an utterly rewarding job for persons who love children and have qualities such as organizational skills, passion for teaching, ability to collaborate, and a lot of humanity.

Educational Level Required

After high school you need to complete a Bachelor of Education degree, which is a four year program. You will have to choose two or more subject areas of concentration. There may be other requirements as well, which depends on where you live (your territory or province). Universities usually offer student teaching and other types of fieldwork.

Salaries

Salaries vary depending on experience, province or territory of residence, and other factors. The highest average salary is in Alberta, sitting at $58,000. Salaries range from about $41,000 to over $114,000 at both ends of the spectrum. The lowest minimum salary is in Quebec ($41,451) and the highest minimum salary is in the Northwest Territories ($77,993).

Career Opportunities

There are different career paths to pursue if you are a recent college graduate. You can become a primary or secondary school teacher, higher education lecturer, learning mentor, special educational needs teacher, or further education lecturer. There are other career paths to follow – you can become environmental education officer, English as a foreign language teacher, educational psychologist, education administrator, or early years teacher. Another option is to become a private music teacher.

Financing Your Education

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If you don’t get a full scholarship, then you need to think of other sources of financing to cover tuition and board and other school-related expenses. There are hundreds of scholarships and grants to check first, the latter of which are based on financial need. Student loans for teachers are another option to explore. The Canada Student Loan Program (http://www.canlearn.ca/eng/index.shtml) is your first stop when shopping around for different financing options. Government guaranteed loans go with lower interest charges and will save you a lot of money compared to loans by private lenders. Note that the program does not cover the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Quebec as they maintain their own programs. Territorial grants and student loans are offered to permanent residents of Yukon. When it comes to applying for financial assistance, you are asked to fill in an application form, either in paper or online and then wait for your notice of assessment. Part-time students may receive an Agreement for Part-Time Student or Certificate of Eligibility (for grants and student loans). Full-time students are usually sent a Master Student Financial Assistance Agreement. Note that this is a legally binding agreement, and it is important to have a good look before you sign. It is also a multi-year agreement meaning that you don’t have to submit a new application and agreement each year you apply for financial assistance. However, you must be enrolled full-time to be eligible to receive grant or loan money.

It is important to choose a financing option with reasonable charges because you may end up paying tons of money in finance charges. Students leave college with an average debt of about $22,700. One alternative to government financing is to apply for a student loan by a financial establishment such as a credit union, major bank, or another finance provider. One of the main differences between private and government sponsored student loans is in the way they charge interest. Private loans usually go with a variable rate that changes with interest rate fluctuations. Another difference is that loans by private finance providers have more stringent requirements. Government loans are more flexible, and there are different programs and forms of assistance for those who are unable to keep up with payments. Other financial solutions include credit cards, lines of credit, and consumer loans.

Canada is bilingual country of English- and French-speaking populations, and students are offered the opportunity to choose from French- and English language schools. There are also private and free public schools and parents are free to educate their children at home.

The Education System

School boards are also known as district education councils, divisions, and districts and are tasked with student enrollment, staff, facilities, and administration. Generally, the school system encompasses university colleges and universities, summer camps, secondary schools, language schools, career colleges, technical institutes and community colleges, private and publicly funded schools, and daycare. Education programs in Canada’s territories and provinces begin with grade 1 or kindergarten and continue to grade 12 (students aged 17 or 18). Quebec is the only exception where students graduate from school a year earlier. In some provinces, for example, Ontario, children start at the age of 4 – 5. This option is available through the Junior Kindergarten Program. In other provinces, school starts at the age of 5 while grade 1 normally begins at the age of 6. In many provinces and territories, elementary education encompasses grades 1 to 7 or children aged 6 to 13. Junior high school programs are also available in some provinces and encompass grades 6 – 9. These are called middle, intermediate, and junior secondary. There are provincial differences when it comes to schooling, programs available, and funding.

Secondary school covers grades 8 through 12 and is offered to students aged 14 – 18. Again, Quebec is an exception where secondary school encompasses grades 7 – 11. In some provinces education is compulsory until the age of 18 while in others – until the age of 17. Universities in Canada offer Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs in different disciplines. Co-op programs and internships are also offered as a way to establish business contacts, gain valuable work experience and enhance one’s work resume, and make money. Students also have access to hundreds of scholarships, grants, and low-cost financing to pay tuition, board, and other expenses. Scholarships are offered based on leadership skills, academic excellence, and other factors while grants are available based on financial need. What is more, reports show that Canada boosts the highest retention and completion rate when it comes to postsecondary education.

Kindergarten and School Curriculum

Speaking of the school curriculum, subjects vary by grade and include social studies, science and technology, native languages, mathematics, language, health and physical education, French as a second language, and the arts. Kindergarten programs vary by province and involve different approaches such as early numeracy development, literacy and language development, learning through inquiry and exploration and learning in real life contexts. Community partners, principals, parents, teachers, and children have a role to play in the learning process.

Types of Schools in Canada

In addition to public and private schools, there are special needs programs for students with serious learning difficulties and disabilities. Some schools are paid but programs are often funded by provincial government funds and agencies and non-for-profit and other private organizations. International schools are also available across Canada and offer English language classes to non-native speakers. Classes are offered in cooperation with Citizenship and Immigration Canada and local settlement agencies. Home schooling is also an option for families with school-age children but the requirements vary from one province to another. In some provinces, families are required to report on a regular basis while in others notification is sufficient.

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