Secondary School Teachers – Job Opportunities in Canada

In public and private secondary schools, secondary school teachers prepare and instruct students in academic, technical, vocational, or specialized courses. Their job requires not only a deep knowledge of the subjects they teach but also the ability to engage, motivate, and support their students. As the educational landscape in Canada can vary across provinces and territories, the requirements for secondary school teachers may differ slightly, but generally, certain standards are common throughout the country.

Requirements

Requirements for applying as a Secondary School Teacher in Canada are as follows:

• Academic subjects’ teachers require a bachelor’s degree in education, preceded by a bachelor’s degree in arts or sciences.
• Vocational or technical subjects’ teachers require a bachelor’s degree in education, preceded by specialized training or experience in the subject.
• Teaching experience of several years is required for department heads.
• Additional training is required to specialize in special education, English or French as a second language.
• Must obtain a provincial training certificate and membership in a provincial; teachers’ association or federation.

Job Titles

• Secondary School Teacher
• Secondary School Teacher
• Adult Education Teacher - Secondary School
• Biology Teacher - Secondary School
• Commerce Teacher - Secondary School
• English Teacher - Secondary School
• History Teacher - Secondary School
• Librarian-Teacher - High School
• Remedial Teacher - Secondary School
• Trades Instructor - Secondary School
• Vocational Teacher - Secondary School
• English as a second language (ESL) high school teacher
• French as a second language teacher - secondary school
• Secondary School Department Head
• Special Education Teacher - Secondary School
• Supply High School Teacher

Main Duties

• Prepare and deliver lessons on specific subjects as per an approved curriculum.
• Develop and implement engaging activities to enhance student learning.
• Design tests, quizzes, and assignments to assess student progress.
• Administer and correct tests.
• Provide feedback to students and assign grades based on their performance.
• Provide academic support to students who are struggling.
• Collaborate with other teachers, administrators, and parents to support student success.
• Participate in educational conferences, teacher training workshops, and staff meetings.
• May supervise student teachers.
• May teach students through online courses.