National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0

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National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0
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4310 - Assisting occupations in education

This minor group comprises assisting occupations in education, including elementary and secondary school teacher assistants, and other instructors. They are employed by public and private elementary, secondary, and special needs schools and treatment centres; driving schools, fabric retailers and other commercial establishments; or they may be self-employed.

43100 - Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants

Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants support students, and assist teachers and counsellors with teaching and non-instructional tasks. They assist in areas of personal care, teaching and behaviour management under the supervision of teachers or other child care professionals. They are employed in public and private elementary, secondary and special needs schools and treatment centres.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • educational assistant
    • educational resources assistant
    • homework assistant
    • remedial education aide
    • special education assistant

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Early childhood educators and assistants (See 42202 Early childhood educators and 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)
    • Post-secondary teaching and research assistants (See 41201 Post-secondary teaching and research assistants)
    • Student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations (See 45100 Student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations)

  • Main duties

    This group performs some or all of the following duties:

    • Assist students with integration into the classroom and school setting
    • Help students individually or in small groups with assignments and reinforce learning and retention concepts under the supervision of the classroom teacher
    • Assist students with special needs using techniques such as sign language, braille and remedial programs
    • Monitor and report student progress to classroom teacher
    • Accompany and supervise students during activities in school gymnasiums, laboratories, libraries, resource centres and on field trips
    • May assist teacher in the operation of projectors, tape recorders and other audio-visual or electronic equipment
    • May assist in school library or office and perform other duties assigned by the school principal
    • May monitor students during recess, at noon hour or during the day.

  • Employment requirements

    • Completion of secondary school is required.
    • Teacher assistants usually require completion of a 10-month college program in teaching assistance, educational assistance or other social science program.
    • Teacher assistants who help students with special needs usually require specialized training and experience.

  • Additional information

    • Mobility to other occupations related to child care and adolescent supportive instruction is possible with experience.

43109 - Other instructors

Other instructors teach courses, such as motor vehicle or motorcycle driving, sailing and navigation, sewing or other courses, which are outside of educational institutions. They are employed by driving schools, fabric retailers and other commercial establishments or they may be self-employed. This unit group also includes modelling and finishing school instructors, driver's licence examiners, who are employed by provincial governments and tutors who provide instruction in elementary or secondary school subjects.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • driver's licence examiner
    • driving instructor
    • modelling instructor
    • motorcycle driving instructor
    • sewing instructor - non-vocational

    All examples

  • Inclusion(s)

    • truck driving instructor

  • Exclusion(s)

    • College and other vocational instructors (See 41210 College and other vocational instructors)
    • Elementary school and kindergarten teachers (See 41221 Elementary school and kindergarten teachers)
    • Secondary school teachers (See 41220 Secondary school teachers)

  • Main duties

    This group performs some or all of the following duties:

    Driving instructors

    • Instruct individuals on proper motor vehicle driving skills and traffic regulations
    • Demonstrate and explain the handling and mechanical operation of motor vehicles
    • Supervise individuals during practice driving.

    Driver's licence examiners

    • Conduct road test examinations
    • Evaluate the driving ability of applicants for driver's licences.

    Sewing instructors

    • Give instruction to students in techniques and skills of sewing, tailoring and dressmaking.

    Modelling instructors

    • Give instruction on modelling techniques for fashion shows and magazine advertising.

  • Employment requirements

    • Enrollment in or completion of post-secondary school in a related discipline may be required for tutors, secondary and elementary school subjects.
    • Expertise in the field of instruction must be demonstrated.
    • Driving instructors must obtain special licensing as a driving instructor in the province of employment.
    • Certification by the Canadian Yachting Association may be required for sailing and navigation instructors.
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