Go to http://www.nipissingu.ca/

departments/student-development-and-services/career-services/workshops/education/Pages/default.aspx

to access:-Job Search PowerPoint

presentation-Ontario School Board maps-Ontario School Districts

Application Process

Lianne Gagné, Student Employment Officer Office of Student Development

and Services, A201 705-474-3461 ext. 4491 lianneg@nipissingu.ca

(our office does not assist with your practice teaching placement and/or reports)

Search For Employment and Interview Tips

This workshop is offered to Nipissing University

Schulich School of Education and

Concurrent Education Students

Organized Events

Education FairEducation Centre GymnasiumFriday, January 2540+ school boards and recruiting organizations Information booths Information sessions Interviews (attend!) Applications Written and VERBAL agreements

QECO (Qualifications Evaluation Council of Ontario)

Monday, October 1

QECO evaluates, for starting salary purposes, all teachers, with the exception of teachers in English public secondary schools

Early registration deadline is April 30. If early deadline is missed, student must wait until confirmation of employment or until registered for supply teaching

More information on QECO evaluations at www.qeco.on.ca

OSSTF (Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation)

Tuesday, October 2Presentation AND Application

Evaluate all teachers who will teach in English public secondary schools

More information at www.osstf.on.ca

Deadline to submit ALL documents:

July 1, 2013

Internet Sites 69% of managers have rejected

candidates because of: inappropriate photos, comments about drinking and using drugs, negative comments about previous employer, lied about qualifications...

Facebook and Twitter have millions of users. Your future boss is probably one of them!

If you post it...they will find it!

Application Package

1. Cover Letter2. Resumé (2 pages)3. Reference page (3-5 names)4. Copies of practice teaching

reports, send subsequent PT reports

5. Other documentation: photocopy of undergraduate transcript, photocopies of letters of reference

6. Catholic School Board: Faith Reference Form/Pastoral Form will be required

Submitting Your Application

Read instructions carefully

Applications to be sent: Electronically (ApplytoEducation) School board Principal of the school

Application deadlines could be as early as December/January OR as late as August/September.

Application Process

No formal application form:

Emails will be sent to your section representative on a regular basis

Applications collected in in our office (A201)

1. Place application in 9 x 12 envelope

2. Neatly write the name of the school board/organization

3. Put your name and address in the top left

hand corner

4. Drop off by stated deadline. Late applications will not be accepted

(same process applies if you are directly submitting a hard copy application to the employer)

Ontario School BoardWeb Sites

Most websites will only show information about September hires in January.

However, some larger school boards may have some hiring information in December.

Apply to EducationMost school boards use Apply to

Educationat www.applytoeducation.com

applytoeducation was built by IndustryCanada and the Centre for Education

andTraining (Peel District School Board) in1998 and shared with all school boards

in 2003.

Send your application portfolio online at www.applytoeducation.com/ Cost is app. $12 per year for each

school board/private school

Teaching in Other Provinces/Territories:

Ontario teachers can teach temporarily in other provinces and territories

Each province/territory has different requirements for permanent certification

Check the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada at http://www.cmec.ca/

First Nation Schools

For school locations in Ontario: http://firstnationschools.ca/, click on

schools, click on maps Schools are also located in southern

Ontario

Independent Schools(Private Schools)

Independent schools are an alternative to teaching in the traditional school setting. Representatives will be attending the Education Fair.

View a list of schools on the Canadian Association for Independent Schools’ website: www.cais.ca

View a list of Alternative Schools in Canada at http://www.ourkids.net.

You can search by Montessori, Ontario, Christian, Military…

International Positions in

English Speaking Countries

UK continues to recruit: Timeplan.com http://www.protocol-education.com/ Impactteachers.com Engageeducation.co.uk Anzukteachers.com ITNMark.com Smartteachers.co.uk

Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education) regulates and inspects (www.ofsted.gov.uk)

-click on inspection reports Work visas for 2 years only, must apply for

permanent visa Ensure that contract/agreement stipulates

days of work/week

New Zealand welcomes Canadian

teachershttp://www.teachnz.govt.nz

http://www.edgazette.govt.nz http://synarbor.com.au

Australia - permanent teaching positions may be more difficult to obtainhttp://www.smartteachers.co.uk

(also recruits for London and throughout England)

USA teaching positions: process can be lengthy. Check each state’s Department of Education web site for further information.VIF (Visiting International Faculty), USAhttp://www.vifprogram.com

International Schools

International Magazine for

overseas teaching and how to access jobs:

http://www.tieonline.com (app. $39.00/online subscription)

Queen’s University International Fair

Teacher's Overseas Recruiting Fair “TORF"

January 25-27, 2013 Limited Space:

75% experienced teachers 25% Queen’s students Other students on waitlist –register

early App. $125 registration fee

(refundable if not accepted)

http://educ.queensu.ca/careers/torf.html

The Internet can be helpful in your ‘international’ job search

Investigate the organization: Affiliated with the Department of

Education? Salary? Bonus upon completion? Housing provided? Airfare provided? How many hours per week? Shift

work? Weekends? Contribution towards medical

insurance? Professional Development provided? Fee for services? Google “concerns with teaching for...”

Alternative Careers with a BEd Degree

One-on-one appointments available

Matt Campbellmattc@nipissingu.ca

705-474-3450 ext. 4241

Career Options:

http://www.academicinvest.com/career-options

Explore different available careers based

on your major

Examples:-Employment counsellor-Research assistant-Writer-Interpretive Guide-Librarian

The site will soon expand to include starting level and experienced salary ranges and brief descriptions.

Examples of Alternative Careers Activity Coordinator Association for Community Living Community Colleges Continuing / Adult Education Early Years Centres / Head Start

Programs Hospitals / Rehabilitation Centres Human Rights Organizations International Teaching / Community

Work Municipal, Provincial, Federal Gov' Social Service Agencies Volunteer Coordinator Writer / Author YMCA / YWCA

Excellent Resources!

ETFO Resources for Occasional Teachers: http://www.etfo.ca/resources/foroccasionalteachers/pages/default.aspx

ETFO “Voice” Publication: Occasional Teachers’ Column http://etfovoice.ca/site/

What’s Next?A Job Search Guide for Teachers

Getting the Job You Want Getting Hired to Teach in a Canadian

School The History of the Hamilton-Wentworth

Catholic District School Board

Check the Resources/Web Links at www.nipissingu.ca/careerservices

Teaching opportunities will be posted at www.nipissingu.ca/careerservices click on Employment (teaching) or Alumni Job Postings (teaching)

Acronyms … Federations (unions)

ETFO (elementary) OSSTF (public secondary) AEFO (franco-ontarien) OECTA (English catholic)

OCTYou must apply to the Ontario College of

Teachers for certification Recommend that you apply this year and not

postpone QECO Qualifications Evaluation Council of Ontario

evaluates for starting salary purposes OSSTF Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation

evaluates for starting salary purposes

The Interview Process

Before the interview…

Research the organization Familiarize yourself with the job

posting Prepare two or three relevant success

stories that describe your skills, education, experience, or personal qualities

STARRS: situation/problem, task, action taken, relationships, results, skills. Describe how you handled yourself.

Bring a duplicate application package

Dress for Success!

Your body should NOT be the most noticeable part of your outfit.

Thighs, boobs, belly buttons and butt cracks are ALL OFF LIMITS.

The same goes for your underwear, including bra straps, boxers, waistband or any part of your thong!

Team of 3-5 members Team will take turns asking you

questions Team will write down everything you

say

Formal Interview

Arriving at andDuring the interview…

Arrive fifteen to twenty minutes early Be respectful to EVERYONE

receptionist/custodian/administrative staff

Shake hands firmly Establish and maintain eye contact Jot down a few ‘key words’ of the

questions Avoid criticizing previous employers or

others Conclude the interview by summarizing

your strongest qualifications Team may ask you if you have any

questions Thank the team

After the interview…

Consider writing a letter thanking the interviewer

Be prepared for a “follow-up” telephone call seeking clarification. Prepare your family and/or roommates for the incoming call, appropriate telephone message.

As you acquire more practice teaching reports, mail copies OR take them into the school or board office

Remember…

Dates to Remember

October 1: QECO Presentation

October 2: OSSTF Presentation Now until December 3: Drop off

cover letter and resume in A201 for proof-reading

January 25, 12:30-3:30, Education Fair, Education Centre Gym

Office of Student Development and

Services

Academic Skills (math, science, writing, study tips)

Career Advice (career tools, self assessments) Disability Services (testing accommodations,

note taking services) Peer Tutoring ($25 for 5 hours) Personal Counselling The Learning Network (mentor program,

student success workshops) Health Services Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities Leave the Pack Behind (LTPB) (cessation

support) Off-Campus Living Student Development Fund First Generation programming