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BC public schools districts utilize Makeafuture.ca to recruit teachers. These slides provide an inside look as to what school districts look for when recruiting teachers, and what types of positions are demand.TRANSCRIPT
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
How To Find A Teaching JobIn BC Schools
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BC Education Overview
• 60 public school employers• 33,000 unionized educators• Teachers certified by TRB• 130+ independent First Nations
Schools• Schools hire year-round
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Employment Outlook for Primary & Secondary Teachers
Sources: http://www.workbc.ca/Navigator/occupations/4142 | http://www.workbc.ca/Navigator/occupations/4141
• 28,300 new jobs (2010-20)• 81% from replacement• 19% from expansion
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Where are the jobs?
Sources:http://www.workbc.ca/Navigator/occupations/4142 | http://www.workbc.ca/Navigator/occupations/4141
• Jobs are in pop. dense regions• Jobs are in areas with growing
communities• Jobs in areas with aging workforce• Jobs in regions with most kids
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What types of jobs are posted?
Source: Makeafuture.ca
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Potential Career Paths
Superintendent Deputy Superintendent
Assistant Superintendent
Director of Instruction
District Principal
Principal/Vice Principal
Psychologist Counsellor Librarian
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When are jobs posted?
Source: Makeafuture.ca
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Salary and Benefits• Extended health and dental• Life insurance, pension, long-term disability• Professional development• Professional mentoring• Generous vacation & sick leave• Rural & remote allowances
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More about benefits & salaries• www.makeafuture.ca
– Career Resources Salary Finder• www.bcpsea.bc.ca
– Teachers -> Teacher Collective Agreement• www.bcpseabenefits.ca
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Applying for Jobs
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What can I teach?• Depends on…
what subjects have you taughtwhat grade levels you’ve worked withwhat undergraduate courses you completedwhat specific training you’ve receivedwhat languages you’re fluent in
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Application Checklist Gather Your Documents:
Resume and cover letter Practicum evaluation reports References (min. 2-3) Academic transcripts TQS card and BC teaching certificate
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Application Checklist Apply for a BC teaching certificate (TRB) Apply for a TQS card
Set-up an application on Makeafuture.ca Set-up Job alerts Follow @MakeaFuture & Like Make a Future
Search and apply for jobs on Makeafuture.ca
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zE-NQAu_qRU&feature=player_embedded
Writing Resumes
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Write Targeted Cover Letters
• Tailor the letter to your audience • Personalize it with concrete examples • Explain “why you’re the best candidate?”• Use action verbs to describe your work
experience (e.g. Collaborated; Coordinated; Planned; Evaluated; Assessed)
• Spell Check and Proof Read!
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Ask For A Good ReferenceGet references from those
who’ve observed you teach• Ask for a reference letter • Give your references a
heads-up
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Searching & Applying for Jobs on Makeafuture.ca
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Job Application Tips
Research employersDo not address your cover letter “To Whom
It May Concern”
Don’t apply for every single jobFollow job application directionsIt’s all about timingSign-up for job alerts!
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Interviewing for the Job
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Interviews compare a candidate’s skills and qualifications to selection criteria
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What is HR looking for?1. Subject Matter Knowledge2. Planning Skills3. Instructional Skills4. Assessment Strategies5. Classroom Management Skills6. Development as a Professional Educator
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Interview QuestionsOpen-ended questions• Tell me about yourself• What is your teaching
philosophy?• Why do you want to work
for our district?• What books are you reading
right now?
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Interview QuestionsBehavioural-based questions• Can you describe a unit or
lesson that you created that allowed for the participation of all learners?
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What behavioural questions to expect
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How do you plan your units? Tell a story and consider:
What resources did you consult? Did you ask for help? Did you look at the composition of
your class?
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What’s important is that: You were thoughtful in preparing
your units while consulting a variety of resources and considering your student composition
How do you plan your units?
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How do you teach in the classroom? Tell a story and consider:
What strategies have you used for instruction?
How did you present the material? How did you engage learners?
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How do you teach in the classroom?
What’s important is that: You demonstrated the use of diverse
strategies to reach all learners in the classroom
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How do you assess & evaluate students? Tell a story and consider:
What are the different methods you used to evaluate and assess student outcomes?
What did you do with that information?
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What’s important is that: You utilized a variety of assessment
strategies You utilized the results of the assessments
to facilitate student learning
How do you assess & evaluate students?
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How do you manage your class? Tell a story and consider:
What was the worse scenario that you encountered and how did you deal with it?
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What’s important is that: You demonstrated and employed a variety
tactics when dealing with classroom issues
You are able to create a climate and environment conducive to learning
How do you manage your class?
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Tell a story and consider: How have you demonstrated
professional responsibility inside and outside of the classroom?
Are you a reflective practitioner?
How are you growing as a professional educator?
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What’s important is that: You demonstrated a collaborative
approach to sharing your knowledge and helping the educational community as a whole
How are you growing as a professional educator?
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Interviewing TipsTake inventory of your best
lessons & accomplishmentsUse a portfolioFrame answers with STARPractice, practice, practice
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Job Search Resources• Resumes & Digital
Portfolios LinkedIn.com CVmkr.com VisualCV.com Pathbrite.com
• Interviews & Cover Letters Quintcareers.com
• Job Search Huntsy.com
• Pro D Teacher Mentorship BC Pita.ca
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Now What?• Decide where to work• Find out who hires at the
district• Sign-up for job alerts• Like/Follow MAF • Clean-up your social
media footprint• Create an online portfolio
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