Elementary school and kindergarten teachers

NOC

41221

prepare and teach basic subjects such as reading, writing and arithmetic or specialized subjects such as English or French as a second language at public and private elementary schools.

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Full NOC Description

Elementary school and kindergarten teachers teach basic subjects such as reading, writing and arithmetic or specialized subjects such as English or French as a second language at public and private elementary schools.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Prepare courses for presentation to students according to approved curriculum

Teach students using a systematic plan of lessons, discussions, audio-visual presentations and field trips

Lead students in activities to promote their physical, mental and social development and their school readiness

Assign and correct homework

Prepare, administer and correct tests

Evaluate the progress of students and discuss results with students, parents and school officials

Identify children's individual learning needs

Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help

Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops

May supervise teachers' aides and student teachers.

Elementary school and kindergarten teachers may specialize in such areas as special education or second language instruction.

Also Known As

English as a second language elementary school teacher
French as a second language elementary school teacher
French immersion teacher - elementary school
kindergarten teacher
primary school teacher

remedial teacher - elementary school

special education teacher - elementary school

special education teacher - primary school

supply teacher - elementary school

teacher-librarian - elementary school

Requirements

Employment Requirements

A bachelor's degree in education is required.

A bachelor's degree in child development may be required.

Additional training is required to specialize in special education or second language instruction.

A provincial teaching certificate is required. Additional certification is required to teach English or French as a second language.

Membership in a provincial or territorial teachers' association or federation is usually required.

Provincial Regulation

Provincially Regulated: Yes

Regulation Body

Department of Education and Early Childhood Development

Employment by Gender

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84.5%

Women

15.5%

Men

Employment by age

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1.9%

15-24

23.6%

25-34

31.9%

35-44

30.6%

45-54

10.2%

55-64

1.8%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons working in this occupation in New Brunswick by highest level of education achieved.

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0.0%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

1.0%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

0.3%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

2.3%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

96.4%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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98.9%

Educational services

0.9%

Public administration

N/A

0.2%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons employed in this occupation in New Brunswick by which economic region they reside in.

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17.60%

Northeast

29.40%

Southeast

22.90%

Southwest

19.60%

Central

10.60%

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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$73,400

Northeast

$70,500

Southeast

$72,600

Southwest

$70,000

Central

$74,000

Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

The following represents the median hourly wage of all persons employed in this occupation in each of New Brunswick’s five economic regions.

Salary

The following shows the average salary of everyone who worked full-time and year-round in this occupation across each of the Atlantic Provinces and nationally.

Employment Outlook

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