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, B210

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 2430+ school boards and recruiting organizations Information booths Information sessions Interviews (attend!) Submit applications Written and VERBAL agreements

QECO (Qualifications Evaluation Council of

Ontario)Monday, September 30

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 1Presentation AND Application

Evaluates all teachers who will teach in English public secondary schools

More information at www.osstf.on.ca

Deadline to submit ALL documents:

August 31, 2014

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.

Applications collected in in our office (B210)

1. Place application in 9 x 12 envelope

2. Neatly write the name of the employer and complete mailing address

3. Your name and address top left

4. Submit by stated deadline. Late applications will not be

accepted.

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

Apply to Education

Some school boards use Apply to Education

at 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 online at

www.applytoeducation.com/ Cost is $12 per year for each school board/private school

Teaching in Other Provinces/Territories:

Ontario teachers can teach in other provinces and territories

Each province/territory has different requirements for the application process

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

e.g. British Columbia Application Information

Application Package Checklist:Application FormApplication FeeCriminal Record CheckStatement(s) of Professional StandingTeaching QualificationSecondary School DiplomaOfficial Post-secondary TranscriptsDistance Teacher Education DetailsDegree VerificationVerification of Teaching ExperienceAssessment FormTwo Character Reference FormsLanguage Proficiency ResultsIdentification Document(s)

First Nation Schools

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

schools, click on maps Schools are also located in southern

Ontario: Barrie Bay of Quinte Guelph Mississauga Thames

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

New Government Regulation: can only hire teachers with 3 years of experience

International Schools

www.applytoeducation.com/

goglobal

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 24-26, 2014 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/career-services/torf

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...”

Ontario Regulation 274/12

Effective September 12, 2012 http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/

html/source/regs/english/2012/elaws_src_regs_r12274_e.htm

Contact Federation Presidents for clarification

Contact Human Resources managers in your school boards of interest for clarification

Alternative Careers with a BEd Degree

One-on-one appointments available

Matt Campbellmattc@nipissingu.ca

705-474-3450 ext. 4241or submit a request online at

http://www.nipissingu.ca/departments/student-

development-and-services/career-services/career-transitions/

Pages/Contact-Us.aspx

Examples of Alternative Careers

Tutor (Kumon, Sylvan, Oxford Learning) Camps (Tim Horton’s) Colleges / Universities (Administrative positions) Continuing / Adult Education Early Years Centres / Head Start Programs Hospitals / Rehabilitation Centres Human Rights Organizations Mad Science / Elephant Thoughts Municipal, Provincial, Federal Government Social Service Agencies Volunteer Coordinator Writer / Author YMCA / YWCA Museums / Art Galleries EQAO Free the Children PHE Canada Health Units Right to Play Ontario Agri-Food

Excellent Resources!

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

ETFO Resources: http://www.etfo.ca/resources/pages/default.aspx

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 International Teaching Job Search Engines

FREE Publications in the office: Job Postings Career Options Career Planning Grad School

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

Ten Things You Need to Know Before You Interview for a Teaching JobTo purchase a copy, contact Dr. Nancy Maynes at nancym@nipissingu.ca or Dr. Glynn Sharpe at glynns@nipissingu.ca

Nipissing University Teachers’ Facebook Site: http://www.facebook.com/groups/276610954753/For more information, contact Dr. Glynn Sharpe at glynns@nipissingu.ca

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…

Information re. interview: name/contact information, interview team names/titles, location

Research the organization

Familiarize yourself with the job posting

Prepare one or two relevant success stories that describe your instructional style, your assessment experience, differentiation, conflict resolution, communication skills, classroom management, professional growth

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!

Arriving at the interview…

Arrive fifteen to twenty minutes early Location Peak Traffic Parking Entering the Building Interview Format

Be respectful to EVERYONE receptionist/custodian/administrative staff (your interview starts upon your arrival)

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

questions Team will write down everything you

say

Formal Interview

The interview…

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

questions Avoid criticizing previous employers or

others Team may ask you if you have any

questions Do NOT ask about salary Comment

Thank the team

After the interview…

Be prepared for a “follow-up” telephone call seeking clarification. Prepare your family and/or housemates 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…

Learn from the experience:-successes-questions that you struggled with-write down questions and take notes-practice, practice, practice

Dates to Remember

Now until December 2: Drop off FINAL copy of cover letter and resume in B210 for proof-reading

January 24, 12:30-3:30, Education Fair, Education Centre Gym

April 30: QECO Presentation

August 31: OSSTF Presentation

Office of Student Development and

Services

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

Career Advice (career tools, self assessments) Accessibility 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