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How do i become a teacher in Ontario Canada?

• i am a highschool student in ontario and i am a college bound student. I would like to become a math teacher for highschool but i do not know how to go about it??

• Answer:

  To become a teacher in Ontario you have to complete first a basic Bachelors degree (for high school you should specialize in the subject areas you plan on teaching - seems obvious but you'll be surprised how many don't know that) and then a Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree. NOTE: To teach at the high school level you need to specialize in two teaching subjects (I think at least 15 university credits in each field qualifies as specialization although this number could vary among the different BEd programs) - so, for example, consider math and science or math and accounting courses in university. When you apply to a BEd of program choose the I/S option (Intermediate - Senior option) as this will qualify for high school. You could potentially be considered for highschool with a J/I qualification(Junior - Intermediate which actually qualifies you to teach up to Gr.9) but most likely you'll find yourself in the elementary panel. Faculties of Education in Ontario generally offer two types of programs: 1. Concurrent program (5 years) - you complete both your undergrad degree and your BEd at the same time. Typically you apply to the combined program in your first year and begin in your second year. Involves more opportunities for practice teaching than the... 2. Consecutive program (typically 4 years + 1) - you complete your initial undergrad degree and then complete 1 year in the BEd program. Some universities offer both programs (e.g. York University in Toronto, Queen's University in Kingston, and Nippising University - I think). University of Toronto (OISE/UT) only offers the consecutive. And while in theory, you could get into a BEd program with a 3 yr degree, in reality an Honours or 4yr program (with a minimum average of B-) is often necessary to be accepted. In addition to academics, the faculties of education take into heavy consideration any experience you have that relates to the teaching profession (i.e. classroom volunteer, camp counsellor, swim instructor, etc.). Once you're in a faculty of Education program, you'll be given information on how to register with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) - the governing and licensing body of the teaching profession in the province. Without OCT certification you can't teach, let alone apply to the school boards - simple as that. The faculty of Education will recommend your certification to the OCT, but if you don't register beforehand with the college it will likely delay your hiring. As for getting a permanent position, well right now the job market for teaching has dwindled significantly (fewer retirements in recent years, especially at the secondary level - too many graduates and not enough vacancies)...many new graduates find themselves on the supply list or take LTOs (Long-Term Occasional positions - that is filling in for a teacher on maternity leave or other long-term absences) for months, even years, before they get hired full-time. I'm not telling you this to discourage you or anything...honestly, it's hard to predict what the climate will be like 5yrs from now but my suggestion to you is to start thinking about which school board you would like to work for and start making yourself known to staff and administration (if you haven't done so already)...volunteer in the classrooms as a student mentor, get involved in school activities, or offer to do filing over the summer at the board offices...anything to make yourself known because in all honesty connections are what will most likely land you the job you want. Useful websites: http://www.oct.ca (Ontario College of Teachers) http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/list/faculty.html (Ministry of Education - List of Ontario Faculties of Education) One more thing...if you plan to teach in a Catholic Board make sure to take Religion Part I during the course of your BEd program...ask an advisor how to go about doing that. Good luck in your studies...and if you have anymore questions you can e-mail me....I'll do my best to respond.