Appendix I – National Occupational Classification (NOC) 4032: Elementary School and Kindergarten Teachers
Elementary school and kindergarten teachers usually teach basic subjects such as reading, writing and arithmetic. On occasions, they might teach specialised subjects such as English or French as a second language at public and private elementary schools as well.
The Example Titles
Some example titles held by these individuals could include:
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The Main Duties
Elementary school and kindergarten teachers would typically perform some or all of the following duties:
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Preparing courses for presentation to students according to the approved curriculum
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Teaching students using a systematic plan of lessons, discussions, audio visual presentations and field trips
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Leading students in activities for promoting their physical, mental and social development in addition to their school readiness
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Assigning and correcting homework
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Preparing, administering and correcting tests
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Evaluating the progress of their students and discussing the results with the students, parents and school officials
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Identifying the individual learning needs of the children
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Preparing and implementing remedial programs for students who require additional support and help
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Participating in staff meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops and,
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Supervising the teachers’ aides and student teachers
It is worth highlighting that some elementary school and kindergarten teachers might specialise in areas such as special education or second language instruction.
The Employment Requirements
Elementary school and kindergarten teachers would usually need to have:
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A bachelor’s degree in education
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A bachelor’s degree in child development
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Additional training for specialising in special education or second language instruction
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A provincial teaching certificate
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An additional certification for teaching English or French as a second language and,
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Membership in a provincial or territorial teachers’ association or federation
Additional Information
As they acquire experience, these individuals could progress to education consultants or school principals.
Classified Elsewhere
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Early childhood educators and assistants i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 4214
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Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 4413
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Elementary school librarians i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 5211 – Library and public archive technicians
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Psychoeducators i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 4153 – Family, marriage and other related counsellors
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School principals and administrators or elementary and secondary education i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 0422
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Secondary school teachers i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 4031
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Teachers of persons with developmental disabilities i.e. National Occupational Classification (NOC) 4215 – Instructors of persons with disabilities