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    Discover Career Opportunities

    Sample Career Options

    Note: Additional training and education may be required.

    • Account Representative
    • Administrator
    • Admissions Officer
    • Adult Education Teacher
    • After-School Program Manager
    • Alumni Office Co-ordinator
    • Athletic Coach
    • Call Centre Trainer
    • Camp Director/Administrator
    • Child Care Worker
    • College Instructor
    • Community Program Manager
    • Community Relations Specialist
    • Computer Programmer
    • Consumer Advocate
    • Continuing Education Teacher
    • Contract Administrator
    • Corporate Education Liaison
    • Corporate Trainer
    • Correctional Officer
    • Cruise Ship Education Director
    • Development Co-ordinator
    • Education Officer
    • Educational Counsellor
    • Educational Material Designer
    • Educational Program Director
    • Elementary School Teacher
    • Employment Counsellor
    • Environmental Educator
    • ESL Teacher
    • Event Planner
    • Fundraiser
    • Guidance Counsellor
    • Health Promotion Educator
    • Human Resources Specialist
    • Human Rights Advocate
    • Immigration Agent
    • Informatics Specialist
    • Journalist
    • Labour Relations Specialist
    • Librarian
    • Literacy Specialist
    • Museum Education Specialist
    • Occasional Teacher
    • Parks and Recreation Director
    • Policy Analyst
    • Political Strategist
    • Project Manager
    • Public Administrator
    • Public Information Officer
    • Public Relations Specialist
    • Public Television Consultant
    • Publisher’s Representative
    • Recreational Planner
    • Researcher
    • Resource Teacher
    • School Principal
    • Secondary School Teacher
    • Special Education Teacher
    • Speech Writer
    • Sports Program Supervisor
    • Supply Teacher
    • Technical Writer
    • Training Consultant
    • University Liaison Officer
    • Volunteer Co-ordinator

    Potential Employers

    • Camps
    • Corporations
    • Day Care Centres
    • Educational Institutions
    • Educational Publishers
    • Government Organizations
    • Health and Sports Organizations
    • Hospitality Industry
    • Human Resources Departments
    • Libraries/Museums
    • Media Organizations
    • Non-Government Agencies
    • Non-Profit Organizations
    • Public and Private School Boards
    • Research Firms
    • Research Organizations
    • Social Services Agencies
    • Youth Organization

    DEVELOP YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

    At Laurier, develop these competencies through both curricular and co-curricular opportunities to help you achieve your goals for the future.

    Functional Knowledge

    • Knowledge of and preparedness to teach the Ministry of Education curriculum for Ontario.
    • Ability to use instruction and assessment practices that reflect current research on the process of learning.
    • Ability to use evidence to make decisions related to continually improving the learning of students, your teaching practice and your school.
    • Awareness of learning and other disabilities as well as psycho-social concerns of children.
    • Ability to develop learning materials, plan lessons, create instructional presentations and communicate within an educational environment.
    • Capability to deal effectively with children and adults, resolve or mediate conflicts and promote healthy relationships.
    • Knowledge of classroom management, management of individual student behaviour and discipline skills.
    • Ability to support a reflective inquiry approach to issues in teaching and the learning experience.

    Collaboration/Teamwork

    • Work effectively as part of a team by identifying your role and contributing, leading, teaching, motivating and/or encouraging others for team success.
    • Oversee, lead and/or contribute to a project including determining goals, planning details, making decisions and
      completing tasks.
    • Demonstrate professional behaviour and an understanding of individual perspectives and diversity.

    Communication

    • Explain information, ideas and opinions professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
    • Probe for information by asking questions and listening, and engage in constructive conversations.
    • Prepare effective, interesting and informative reports and presentations for diverse audiences using current technology.

    Problem-Solving

    • Identify and access a wide range of relevant information and resources.
    • Learn, understand and critically interpret information and apply knowledge to new situations.
    • Set priorities, meet deadlines and manage time, data and resources.
    • Make well-reasoned decisions, think creatively, identify and consider all sides of an issue.
    • Analyze and evaluate data to discuss, support and/or question ideas, opinions, reports, theories and proposals.

    Related Teaching resources and Websites

    Teaching in Private Schools

    • Canadian Accredited Independent Schools 
    • Learning to Give 
    • Network of International Christian Schools 

    Teaching in Canada

    • Apply to Education 
    • Canadian Teachers’ Federation 
    • Education Canada Network 
    • Jobs in Education 
    • Ontario College of Teachers 
    • Ontario Ministry of Education 

    Teaching in the USA

    • Academic Employment Network 
    • Council of the Great City Schools 
    • Education America Network 
    • Participate Learning 

    Teaching Overseas in International Schools

    • International Schools Services 
    • International Supply Teachers 
    • Overseas Teaching Services
    • The International Educator 
    • UTeach 

    International Development Agencies (NGOs)

    • Canadian Bureau 
    • Cooperation Canada 
    • Global Affairs Canada 

    General Information Sites for Overseas Teaching

    • My World Abroad 
    • Overseas Jobs Express 
    • Teaching Jobs Overseas 
    • WorldTeach 

    Teaching English as a Second Language

    • Maple Bear Global Schools
    • TESL Canada 
    • TESOL International Association 

    Contact Us:

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