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Job Options BCUrban Older Workers Program
Careers inPublic Education
BC Public Education Overview
• 60 school district employers
• 73,000 total employees • 33,000 unionized
educators• Opportunities in urban &
rural communities
TEACHING CAREERSMaking a difference inside the classroom
In-demand Teachers
Becoming a TeacherREQUIREMENTS
• Certification from MoE’s Teacher Regulation Branch
www.bcteacherregulation.ca
• Completion of a post-secondary teacher education program
UBC, SFU, UVIC, VIU, TRU, UFV
Growth Opportunities
Teacher
Head teacher
Counsellor
Principal/Vice Principal
Human Resources
Director of Instruction
Assistant Superintendent
Superintendent
School Psychologist
Librarian
District Program Coordinator
Salary and Benefits From $42,802 -
$83,489 Extended health and
dental, life insurance, sick leave, LTD, pension
Generous vacation Professional
development
Other possible financial incentives (depends on district and varies from case to case): Rural/remove allowances Signing bonus Housing subsidy Forgivable loans Tuition-rebate Scholarships/bursaries Paid sabbatical leave
NON-TEACHING CAREERSMaking a difference within the school district
Non-teaching Opportunities
Non-Unionized Exempt Roles
• Human Resources• Health & Safety• Labour Relations• Finance• Facilities & Operations• Communications &
Community Relations
• Speech Language Therapy
• Occupational Therapy• Transportation• Information
Technology• Energy Management• Capital Projects
Non-teaching OpportunitiesUnionized Support Roles• Bus Driver• Office/Clerical• Tradespeople
– Carpenter, Electrician– Painter, Welder,
Plumber– HVAC, Custodians
• Accountant/Bookkeeper
• Special Education Aides
• Teaching Assistant• Youth Worker• Supervision Aide• Aboriginal Advocate• IT Support/Help Desk• Custodian/Janitors• Building Service Worker• Sign Language
Interpreters
Salary and BenefitsSupport Staff Position Hourly Wage Ranges
Teaching Assistant Min: $17.21 – Max: $25.93
Special Education Assistant Min: $18.91 - Max: $27.00
Child and Youth Care Worker Min: $18.49 – Max: $31.16
Aboriginal Support Worker Min: $16.27 – Max: $28.61
Child and Youth Care Worker Min: $18.49 - Max: $31.16
StrongStart Facilitator Min: $22.71 – Max: $25.00
Visual Language Interpreter Min: $19.01 - Max: $28.12
Noon Hour Supervisor Min: $14.85 – Max: $25.25
Applying for Jobs
Searching & Apply for Jobs• Visit www.MakeaFuture.ca to:– Find the latest employment listings– Research school district employers– Compare salaries between school
districts– Learn about the latest in-demand
careers in education– Create an online portfolio and apply
online
Writing Resumes• Avoid skills based resumes• Include an objective statement
stating the job you are applying for• Tailor your resume to each job• Don’t “overdesign” your resume• Keep it succinct in two pages
Writing Cover Letters• Do not write “To Whom It May
Concern”• Personalize it with concrete
examples • Describe achievements• Why you are the best candidate?• Use action verbs (e.g. Collaborated;
Coordinated)
• Spell check and Proof read!
Gathering Good References• Provide at least three professional
references• Ask for a good reference • Ask for a reference letter if possible• Inform your references ahead of time
that they may be contacted
Interviewing Tips• Provide examples and tell stories
about your relevant experiences• Use a portfolio to show-off
accomplishments & achievements• Use the STAR technique• Practice, practice, practice
Job Search Tips• Volunteer at a school• Be a specialist in teaching• Respect each school districts unique
application process• Apply for on-call roles at multiple
districts• Don’t apply for every job you see
Job Search Resources
• Resumes & Portfolios– Linkedin.com– CVmkr.com– VisualCV.com– Pathbrite.com
• Interviews & Cover Letters– Quintcareers.com
• Job Search– Huntsy.com
• Salary & Benefits– www.bcpsea.bc.ca
Questions?visit www.makeafuture.caemail [email protected] www.Twitter.com/makeafuturelike www.Facebook.com/makeafuture
