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This group performs some or all of the following duties:

• Elementary school and kindergarten teachers perform 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.

• A bachelor's degree in education is 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.

• Progression to education consultant or school principal is possible with experience.

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• Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Assistants (6472)
• School Principals and Administrators of Elementary and Secondary Education (0313)
• Secondary School Teachers (4141)
• Teachers teaching life skills to persons with disabilities (in 4215 Instructors and Teachers of Persons with Disabilities)