Is it difficult to get licensed as a middle school teacher in Canada?
Asked by Number Power
I am licensed to teach middle school in Massachusetts but plan to move to Vancouver (or Toronto) at some point soon. What are the steps necessary to teach in Canada and are there many teaching positions available for math teachers at the secondary level (middle or high school)? Thanks. Thanks so much for the response. Does anyone know if there are a number of teaching positions available in Vancouver BC specifically and what _their_ requirements are?

Best Answer:
Hi, congratulations on moving to Canada. Teaching in Ontario requires the approval of the Teachers College. All teachers are either trained here, and subsequently qualified, or otherwise if they are trained as a teacher somewhere that is not recognized, then that teacher will be required to take a test to become certified. Take a look at the Ontario Teachers College for specifics. This process however only applies to the public school system. Private schools are another matter, and as far as I know they do not have any specific requirements for teaching credentials. There are many private schools in the Toronto area that you could likely get a job with, as you are working towards your certification for the public system, if you so choose. As for teaching positions, there are many. There are somewhere around 100,000 teachers in Ontario, I believe. As with the States, many are now nearing retirement age, opening positions for teachers in all disciplines. Cheers, and good luck.