| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
jtomstone
Joined: 12 Nov 2008
Posts: 14
|
 Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 2:18 am Post subject: Where are the jobs in Canada? |
 |
|
I have a BEd and a teaching certificate from Canada. I graduated a couple years ago, and went to Korea to teach ESL for a couple years. I'm in Korea teaching at a public school now.
When I left Ontario, there were very few jobs (almost no jobs in my hometown). Where are the jobs in Canada? I'm willing to go almost anywhere to get a couple years experience under my belt. |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Jessiemiles
Joined: 07 Jun 2012
Posts: 49
Location: Home
|
| Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 2:27 am Post subject: |
|
|
| That depends. What age group do you want to teach? What are your salary expectations? Do you know anyone working in a school now who can help you get in? Are you willing to sub, work short-term contracts, and/or be in a seasonal position? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
jtomstone
Joined: 12 Nov 2008
Posts: 14
|
| Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 4:21 am Post subject: |
|
|
My certificate is for teaching elementary students. I expect an average salary for a first year teacher. I don't know many people currently working in the school system, but I have a couple relatives who are retired teachers and there is alumni from my university.
I would be willing to work as a sub or other short-term work for a couple years, but if I have to slave away as a sub for years on end I'm not willing to do that.
Though a full-time job in a major city in Canada is preferable, I know it is unrealistic to get a job in a big city.
I'm wondering if there is any full-time work in rural places or up north where not too many people are willing to go. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Jessiemiles
Joined: 07 Jun 2012
Posts: 49
Location: Home
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
jtomstone
Joined: 12 Nov 2008
Posts: 14
|
| Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 5:58 am Post subject: |
|
|
| I'm seriously considering it. I think I'll feel more culture shock there than I ever did in Korea though. Still, if I stick it out for a couple years I'll look a lot better as a candidate for other jobs. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
GambateBingBangBOOM
Joined: 04 Nov 2003
Posts: 2021
Location: Japan
|
| Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:47 am Post subject: |
|
|
| You could look at working on a remote First Nations reserve, as well. Due to the isolation bonus, apparently the pay is good. Due to that same isolation, apparently nothing else is. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
santi84
Joined: 14 Mar 2008
Posts: 1317
Location: under da sea
|
| Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 12:17 am Post subject: |
|
|
Can you speak simple French?
If so, come to Quebec. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
jtomstone
Joined: 12 Nov 2008
Posts: 14
|
| Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2012 2:06 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I can speak a little French, not fluently though. Funny that you say that though, I'm learning French right now.
Is there good chance of finding a job if you're bilingual? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
santi84
Joined: 14 Mar 2008
Posts: 1317
Location: under da sea
|
| Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2012 4:04 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| jtomstone wrote: |
I can speak a little French, not fluently though. Funny that you say that though, I'm learning French right now.
Is there good chance of finding a job if you're bilingual? |
Quebec (the province - not really Montreal) is starved of qualified (BEd) elementary and secondary teachers who can teach English. There is some stuff in the works that may lead to all francophone schools having bilingual semesters. Even if that doesn't pan out, the province desperately needs qualified teachers.
Think of Montreal and Quebec (the province) as separate places - if you are interested in teaching in Quebec, you will almost certainly be able to land a provincial teaching gig (along with the decent salary, benefits, and hours).
I live one hour south of Montreal but not currently working (just had another baby). If you look up the licensing transfer information, you should be able to get more information. If interested, you may also be able to get work in the English school board(s) teaching a non-ESL subject. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
santi84
Joined: 14 Mar 2008
Posts: 1317
Location: under da sea
|
| Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2012 4:04 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| jtomstone wrote: |
I can speak a little French, not fluently though. Funny that you say that though, I'm learning French right now.
Is there good chance of finding a job if you're bilingual? |
Quebec (the province - not really Montreal) is starved of qualified (BEd) elementary and secondary teachers who can teach English. There is some stuff in the works that may lead to all francophone schools having bilingual semesters. Even if that doesn't pan out, the province desperately needs qualified teachers.
Think of Montreal and Quebec (the province) as separate places - if you are interested in teaching in Quebec, you will almost certainly be able to land a provincial teaching gig (along with the decent salary, benefits, and hours).
I live one hour south of Montreal but not currently working (just had another baby). If you look up the licensing transfer information, you should be able to get more information. If interested, you may also be able to get work in the English school board(s) teaching a non-ESL subject. |
|
| Back to top |
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
