lianne gagn é, career educator office of student development and services, b210
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Lianne Gagn é, Career Educator Office of Student Development and Services, B210 705-474-3461 ext. 4491 [email protected] (our office does not assist with your practice teaching placement and/or reports). Search For Employment and Interview Tips. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Lianne Gagné, Career Educator Office of Student
Development and Services, B210
705-474-3461 ext. 4491 [email protected]
(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
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the presentation, students will be able to:identify the different methods of applying for a teaching positionidentify 2 websites to access provincial, national and international teaching opportunitiesdescribe the process for preparing for an interview
Organized Events
Education FairEducation Centre GymnasiumFriday, January 3030+ 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 29
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, September 30Presentation AND Application
Evaluates all teachers who will teach in English public secondary schools
More information at www.osstf.on.ca
Deadline to apply is August 31
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, click on careers.
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: ANZUk Teaching Agency Protocol Education Sanza Teaching Agency Smart Teachers Timeplan.com
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
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/web subscription)
Queen’s University International Fair
Teacher's Overseas Recruiting Fair “TORF"
January 23-25, 2015 Limited Space:
75% experienced teachers 25% Queen’s students Other students on waitlist –register
early App. $125 registration fee
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
Examples of Alternative Careers
Tutor (Kumon, Sylvan, Oxford Learning, [email protected] )
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 Teaching
FREE Publications www.nipissingu.ca/careerservices
Publications and General Resources
Teaching opportunities will be posted @NU Career Ed
Ten Things You Need to Know Before You Interview for a Teaching JobTo purchase a copy, contact Dr. Nancy Maynes at [email protected] or Dr. Glynn Sharpe at [email protected]
Nipissing University Teachers’ Facebook Site: http://www.facebook.com/groups/276610954753/For more information, contact Dr. Glynn Sharpe at [email protected]
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
• A conversation between you and the employer
• An opportunity to tell your story
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 ten to fifteen 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 1: Drop off FINAL copy of cover letter and resume in B210 for proof-reading
January 30, 12:30-3:30, Education Fair, Education Centre Gym
April 30: QECO Application
August 31: OSSTF Application
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
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the presentation, students will be able to:identify the different methods of applying for a teaching positionidentify 2 websites to access provincial, national and international teaching opportunitiesdescribe the process for preparing for an interview