Teachers: Elementary & Secondary School
Learn about this occupation – including typical duties, education required, salary and job outlook information, job boards and more.
Elementary school teachers teach all subjects and facilitate the learning of children aged four to nine, focusing in particular on building students' literacy and numeracy. Middle years & high school teachers teach students ten to eighteen and may be generalists or subject area specialists. Teachers may also teach adults aged 18+ at adult education centres. In Manitoba, teacher training is divided into three streams: Early Years (K to 4), Middle Years (grades 5 to 8) and Senior Years (grades 9 to 12).
This profile page includes information about: Elementary, Middle & High School Teachers including Special Needs Teachers, Music Teachers, Physical Education Teachers, English Second Language Teachers, and School Principals. Please see the links to the right for information about higher level School Administrators, Education Policy Analysts and Curriculum Developers.
Occupational profile
Find detailed information about the occupation, including typical duties and working conditions, in the links below:
- National Occupational Classification (NOC) - Canadian occupational descriptions
- OCCinfo by alis - Alberta-based occupational information
- Interview: Grade 1 Teacher - from StudyinCanada.com
- O*NET Online - U.S. resource for occupational descriptions and information
- A Day in the Life of a Teacher - from The Princeton Review
- Teaching for a Living - article from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2016)
- Career Profiles by Sokanu - occupational profile and videos (U.S.):
- Let's Talk Science Career Profile: High School Teacher
Education
Teachers of academic subjects require a bachelor's degree in education which is often preceded by a bachelor's degree. Teachers of vocational or technical subjects require a bachelor's degree in education which is usually preceded by specialized training or experience in the subject. Additional certification is required to teach English or French as a second language. (National Occupational Classification).
U of M Academic Calendar
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Faculty and Department Homepages
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Labour market information
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Resources
- Trend Analysis: Job Market Reports (Winnipeg Region) - Gov. of Canada Job Bank
- Occupational Outlook Handbook - Job outlook for the U.S.
- Manitoba Teacher's Society: Collective Bargaining - Division Comparisons, Salary Settlements & the "Where to Teach in Manitoba" report outlining benefits and working conditions
- Winnipeg Teacher's Association - Salary schedule for teachers not in administrative positions
- OpportuNext - salary range and job growth prospects - Manitoba
Professional Associations
Professional associations may organize events and provide directories, job postings, career and labour market information. Student membership opportunities may also be available: engage, learn and network!
- EdCan Network
- Manitoba Teachers' Society (MTS)
- Manitoba Registered Music Teachers Association
- Manitoba Teachers Associations - MTS listing which includes:
- TESL Canada
- Canadian Teachers Federation
- American Federation of Teachers
Directories, Industry Associations, and Sector Councils
These resources provide industry news, labour market information and a list of potential employers. Remember, there are usually multiple industries worth exploring.
- Schools in Manitoba - Manitoba Government list of divisions and schools
- School Map - Manitoba First Nations School System
- Directory of Adult Learning Centres in Manitoba - Manitoba Government
- Manitoba Affiliated Schools Overseas - Manitoba Government
- Manitoba 211- directory of social service organizations in Manitoba
Job Boards
Search occupations of interest in the industry-specific job boards below to learn about skill requirements, employers, job duties and available jobs. You may also wish to search more general online job boards.
Other links
These external resources may provide you with additional information about the occupation and opportunities to build experience.
- Can U Canada - Winnipeg-based organization located at the U of M; student volunteer with an out-of-school mentorship or educational enrichment programs for youth in Grades 5-12
- FanLit - Food and Nutrition Literacy
- Manitoba Education and Training - K to 12 - Manitoba Government
- Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre (MFNERC)
- Council of Ministers of Education, Canada
- Canadian School Boards Association
- Education Canada magazine - topics and issues in education
- MB Teacher Magazine - The Manitoba Teachers' Society
- Manitoba Council of Reading Clinicians
- Project Overseas - Co-plan and co-deliver professional learning to local teachers in developing countries
- Physical and Health Education Canada
- Inclusive Education Canada
- Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme (JET)
- Association Montessori Internationale - Canada - information for Teachers
- Canadian Teachers Federation (CTF)
- Canadian Journal of Education
- TESL Canada Journal
- Article: The Role of a Resource Teacher in an Inclusive Setting - EdCan Network by CEA
- The Job Talk Podcast