SKILLS DEVELOPED
- Collaborate with families and community members
- Knowledge of educational theories and practice, human development, and educational psychology
- Organize, plan and implement classroom activities as well as off campus learning activities
- Creative problem-solving
- Mediate conflicts
- Concern for and sensitivity to others
- Understand group dynamics
- Adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of learning styles
- Utilize information and communication technologies in teaching and learning
- Explain ideas clearly
- Keep accurate records
- Aptitude for leadership
- Development of learning materials
- Classroom and student behaviour management; discipline skills
- Understanding of learning disabilities, physical disabilities, psycho-social concerns of children
- Knowledge of procedures, policies and regulations of a School Board and of a particular school
- Monitoring of student performance
SAMPLE JOB TITLES
- Academic Advisor
- Adult Education Teacher
- Career Counsellor
- Child Care Worker
- Child Development Specialist
- Clergy
- Curriculum Designer
- Early Childhood Educator
- Education Officer
- Educational Publishers
- Elementary/High School Teacher
- ESL Teacher
- Foreign Language Instructor
- Government
- Guidance Counsellor
- Liaison Officer
- Librarian
- Non Profit Organizations
- Principal
- Professor
- Public Health Educator
- Reading Specialist
- Recreation Director
- Rehabilitation Centre
- School Boards
- Social Worker
- Training Consultant
- Translator/ Interpreter
- Youth Organizations
- Photography
- Producer
- Programmer (TV/Radio)
- Public Relations
- Publisher
Further Resources
Careerspace Resources
- Careerspace Website - Extensive career development and work search information including tools, links, strategies and assessments.
- Trent University Student Job Board - Look for on- and off-campus opportunities.
- Career Resources on myTrent - Access the following resources through myTrent>Support>Careerspace
- Career Cruising and TypeFocus - Free self-assessments that connect your interests and personality to your career.
- My World Abroad - Provides information, strategies, and tips for anyone considering going abroad for work, study or travel.
- Career Counselling and Résumé Critiques - Get feedback in a one-on-one appointment.
- Career and Work Search Workshops - Register through the Events Calendar
- Events and Fairs - Your opportunity to meet and network with employers and recruiters on campus.
Professional Associations & Societies
Professional associations and societies can be effective exploration resources as they provide information about careers, job boards, events and professional development opportunities. These groups can be used for networking, so become familiar with them!
- Canadian Teachers’ Federation
- Canadian Accredited Independent Schools
- Ontario College of Teachers
- Ontario Council for Exceptional Children
- Canadian Association of University Teachers
- Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation
- Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario
- Canadian Education Network
- Education International
- Ontario Teachers' Federation
Opportunities - Internships, Careers, Government Programs
- Trent University Student Job Board
- Jobs in Education
- Education Canada
- ESL in Canada
- Apply to Education
- Ontario Internship Program
- Youth Services
- Federal Government Jobs
- Provincial Government Jobs
- Career Edge
- Charity Village
Get Experience
- Education at Trent University - Courses, program faculty, resources, and more department information.
- Trent Community Research Centre - Students are matched with local organizations to assist with research, planning and other community development projects for course credit.
- Trent University Student Organizations - Get involved in groups that will contribute to learning new skills & gaining a variety of experience.
Get Connected
Develop Your Network-get advice about careers from alumni and other professionals
- Connection Tools: Careerspace’s tip sheets and workshops on LinkedIn, networking, and marketing yourself at career events.
- Mentoring/Networking Programs - Programs and events to help you navigate your career options.