The aging of the baby boomers is affecting the teaching profession resulting in massive retirements, leadership turnovers, and a gradual decline in the proportion of male teachers in the province. One in four of Ontario’s teachers will retire in 2005.

If you speak French or are fluently bilingual, numerous opportunities exist for you in French schools. As well, your skills are in demand if you have an academic and/or teaching background (particularly at intermediate and senior levels) in chemistry, physics, computer sciences, math and technology studies.

The program supports newcomers in their efforts to establish themselves in their careers
through the provision of information and assistance in the following areas:

• Hiring trends

• Key need areas

• Teaching related opportunities

• Categories of teachers

• Ontario College of Teachers accreditation

• Bachelor of Education program

• Professional associations

• Credentials for teaching related opportunities

• Bridging programs

•  Key Links sessions

•  and Training
   

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