National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0
4 - Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services
This broad category comprises managers in public administration, in education and social and community services and in public protection services, as well as occupations concerned with teaching, law, counselling, conducting social science research, developing government policy, and administering government and other programs, and related support occupations.
41 - Professional occupations in law, education, social, community and government services
This major group comprises professional occupations in law, education, social, community and government services. These occupations come with Training, Education, Experience and Responsibility (TEER) identified as TEER 1. Occupations classified in TEER 1, as those in this group with a 1 as the second digit of their code, typically require a university degree (bachelor's, master's or doctorate) or the accumulation several years of experience and expertise in the subject matter knowledge in a related occupation found in TEER 2, when applicable (which includes occupations with a 2 as a second digit in their code).
412 - Professional occupations in education services
This sub-major group comprises professional occupations in education services, including university professors and post-secondary assistants; college and other vocational instructors; secondary, elementary and kindergarten school teachers.
4122 - Secondary, elementary and kindergarten school teachers
This minor group comprises secondary, elementary and kindergarten school teachers. They are employed by public and private secondary and elementary schools, school boards, and post-secondary educational institutions.
41220 - Secondary school teachers
Secondary school teachers prepare and teach academic, technical, vocational or specialized subjects at public and private secondary schools. Secondary school teachers who are heads of departments are included in this unit group.
Illustrative example(s)
- adult education teacher - secondary school
- biology teacher - secondary school
- commerce teacher - secondary school
- English as a second language (ESL) high school teacher
- English teacher - secondary school
- French as a second language teacher - secondary school
- history teacher - secondary school
- librarian-teacher - high school
- remedial teacher - secondary school
- secondary school department head
- secondary school teacher
- special education teacher - secondary school
- supply high school teacher
- trades instructor - secondary school
- vocational teacher - secondary school
Exclusion(s)
- College and other vocational instructors (See 41210 College and other vocational instructors)
- Educational counsellors (See 41320 Educational counsellors)
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (See 43100 Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants)
- Elementary school and kindergarten teachers (See 41221 Elementary school and kindergarten teachers)
- Instructors of persons with disabilities (See 42203 Instructors of persons with disabilities)
- Other instructors (See 43109 Other instructors)
- Psychoeducator (See 41301 Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies)
- School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education (See 40021 School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education)
- Secondary school librarian (See 52100 Library and public archive technicians)
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Prepare subject material for presentation to students according to an approved curriculum
- Teach students using a systematic plan of lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations, and laboratory, shop and field studies
- Assign and correct homework
- Prepare, administer and correct tests
- Evaluate progress, determine individual needs of students and discuss results with parents and school officials
- Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help
- Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops
- May teach and evaluate students through distance or online courses
- May advise students on course selection and on vocational and personal matters
- May supervise student teachers.
Secondary school teachers may specialize in such areas as mathematics, English, French, special education or second language instruction. Secondary school teachers of vocational and trades subjects may specialize in areas such as hairdressing or auto mechanics.
Employment requirements
- Teachers of academic subjects require a bachelor's degree in education which is often preceded by a bachelor's degree in the arts or sciences.
- Teachers of vocational or technical subjects require a bachelor's degree in education which is usually preceded by specialized training or experience in the subject.
- Instructors of trades in Quebec require completion of an apprenticeship training program and industry or trade certification.
- Department heads usually require several years of teaching experience.
- To specialize in special education or English or French as a second language, additional training is required.
- A provincial teaching certificate is required.
- Membership in a provincial or territorial teachers' association or federation may be required.
Additional information
- Progression to vice-principal or other administrative positions in the education system is possible with experience.
- In Quebec, trades training programs are usually offered in the secondary school system.
41221 - Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
Elementary school and kindergarten teachers teach basic subjects such as reading, writing and arithmetic or specialized subjects such as English or French as a second language at public and private elementary schools.
Illustrative example(s)
- English as a second language elementary school teacher
- French as a second language elementary school teacher
- French immersion teacher - elementary school
- kindergarten teacher
- primary school teacher
- remedial teacher - elementary school
- special education teacher - elementary school
- special education teacher - primary school
- supply teacher - elementary school
- teacher-librarian - elementary school
Exclusion(s)
- Early childhood educators and assistants (See 42202 Early childhood educators and assistants)
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (See 43100 Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants)
- Elementary school librarian (See 52100 Library and public archive technicians)
- Psychoeducator (See 41301 Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies)
- School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education (See 40021 School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education)
- Secondary school teachers (See 41220 Secondary school teachers)
- Teacher of persons with developmental disabilities (See 42203 Instructors of persons with disabilities)
Main duties
This group performs 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.
Employment requirements
- A bachelor's degree in education is required.
- A bachelor's degree in child development may be 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.
- Membership in a provincial or territorial teachers' association or federation is usually required.
Additional information
- Progression to education consultant or school principal is possible with experience.
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