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[expatben]

After this year where I hope to be privatly teaching in the UK I hope to be returning to Canada specifically Toronto.
I am asking for advice on anyone wishing to teach in Toronto. How easy is it to find work? A little about me though-I am 21 TESOL qualified and have taught short stints in China Spain and Poland as well as (hopefully soon) teaching privatly in the UK. Will I be able to get work or is there more chance in private teaching?
Thanks
the soon to be repatben

[GambateBingBangBOOM]

If you want to teach in Toronto (and already have an undergraduate degree), get at least one of the following:

1. A Bachelor of Education degree (one year at a univeristy) (unless you are doing a PGCE in the UK- it's the same thing as a B.ed in Ontario, but you would still need to get certified by the Ontario College of Teachers)
2. A TESL Certiicate (one year at a university)
3. awesome skills and experience in an area that publically funded colleges both teach and require teachers of.

[expatben]

Thanks. Well I got a TESOL(1 month course in Paris). As for number 3-I guess that depends on your definition of awesome
Thanks again
Ben

[expatben]

Thanks. Well I got a TESOL(1 month course in Paris). As for number 3-I guess that depends on your definition of awesome
Thanks again
Ben

[sprightly]

i was offered a full-time job in toronto, with a celta and 5 yrs experience, plus the fact that i was working on my MA-TESL by distance.

however, most schools were lowering staff levels at the time--sars. you may find that you'll need to work for several places, and can expect rates anywhere from $12-30/hr.

i preferred montreal, as there is a yr round market, while toronto slows down in winter. h owever, again you need to hustle. i had four employers, plus an office temp job. i could have had more work, but i was lazy.