teaching profession help

[Angelbd]

Hi I am planning to land in october.I want to know about early chilhood education diploma course.After finishing 2years diploma is it easy to get a well paid job?please give me some suggestion about this profession and courses.I am planning to take osap.

 

[scylla]

The short answer is no - it won't.

Teaching jobs in general are difficult to obtain since Canada has more teachers than jobs. If you take an early childhood diploma course - this won't allow you to work in most schools and you'll most likely end up with a daycare job (which don't pay that well). If you want to teach in an actual school (e.g. public elementary school), you'll need to be certified as a teacher in the province where you will be living. To do that, you typically need to complete at least a three year university degree and then typically an additional one year teachers education program.

 

[canuck78]

The short answer is no - it won't.

Teaching jobs in general are difficult to obtain since Canada has more teachers than jobs. If you take an early childhood diploma course - this won't allow you to work in most schools and you'll most likely end up with a daycare job (which don't pay that well). If you want to teach in an actual school (e.g. public elementary school), you'll need to be certified as a teacher in the province where you will be living. To do that, you typically need to complete at least a three year university degree and then typically an additional one year teachers education program.

Things have changed No more 3 year degrees only 4 year bachelors. Teacher's college is now 2 years. There seems to be a few accelerated programs out there.

 

[scylla]

Things have changed No more 3 year degrees only 4 year bachelors. Teacher's college is now 2 years. There seems to be a few accelerated programs out there.

Ah - that makes sense. I know a few people who finished in Ontario recently and they all did six years of schooling (and they couldn't find jobs).

 

[canuck78]

Actually if you speak French you can get a job! Also if you tech in some of the STEM areas. They have reduced admission because spending 5-10 years on the supply list is just crazy.

 

[Angelbd]

Thankyou all for your reply.I am masters in Public administration.I was planning to change my career as I have teaching experience in back home.Please suggest me what would be better for future.Teaching degree or any other diploma.I don't have any public administration experience in back home.As a new immigrant what kind of job should I try?

 

[canuck78]

Getting into teacher's college is quite difficult but the pension plan is very generous and salary is very good. There is also a surplus of teachers in many areas. Nobody can tell you what diploma to pick you'll have to look at your skills and interests and look into different options.