{"id":7677,"date":"2024-05-02T10:17:56","date_gmt":"2024-05-02T14:17:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sis\/?page_id=7677"},"modified":"2026-07-07T16:30:47","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T20:30:47","slug":"how-to-become-a-teacher","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sis\/how-to-become-a-teacher\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a Teacher"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n            <div class=\"cu-textmedia flex flex-col lg:flex-row mx-auto gap-6 md:gap-10 my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 max-w-5xl\">\n        <div class=\"justify-start cu-textmedia-content cu-prose-first-last\" style=\"flex: 0 0 100%;\">\n            <header class=\"font-light prose-xl cu-pageheader md:prose-2xl cu-component-updated cu-prose-first-last\">\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 relative after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 after:bg-cu-red after:left-px text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] pb-5 after:w-10 text-cu-black-700 not-prose\">\n                        How to Become a Teacher\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                                \n                            <\/header>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"w-full max-w-xl mx-auto overflow-hidden bg-white rounded-lg shadow-lg cu-stackedlist cu-component not-contained not-prose\">\n    <h2 class=\"px-6 py-4 text-base font-semibold border-b rounded-t-lg md:text-xl bg-gray-50 text-cu-black-800\">\n        Table of Contents\n    <\/h2>\n    <div class=\"grid cu-scrollto cu-stackedlist--toc cu-stackedlist--1 md:grid-cols-1\">\n            <div class=\"space-y-1\">\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-4 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        1.\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#so-you-want-to-be-a-teacher\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        So you want to be a Teacher?\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                                        <div class=\"space-y-1\">\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-10 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        1.1\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#faculty-of-education-teachers-college\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        Faculty of Education (Teacher\u2019s College)\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-10 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        1.2\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#application-process\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        Application Process\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-10 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        1.3\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#admission-requirements\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        Admission Requirements\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-4 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        2.\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#ontario-college-of-teachers\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        Ontario College of Teachers\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-4 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        3.\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#helpful-links\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        Helpful Links\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"so-you-want-to-be-a-teacher\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>So you want to be a Teacher? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you interested in becoming an elementary or high school teacher? To teach in Ontario\u2019s publicly funded schools, a teacher must be certified by the Ontario College of Teachers. To be certified, teachers must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>have completed a minimum three-year postsecondary degree from an acceptable postsecondary institution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>have successfully completed a four semester teacher education program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>apply to the College for certification and pay the annual membership and registration fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>have successfully completed the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oct.ca\/becoming-a-teacher\/requirements\/sexual-abuse-prevention-program\">sexual abuse prevention program<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carleton University\u2019s comprehensive list of programs provide aspiring students with the necessary \u201cTeaching Subjects\u201d&nbsp; and education to be eligible to apply to a school\u2019s Faculty of Education (teacher\u2019s college).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"faculty-of-education-teachers-college\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Faculty of Education (Teacher\u2019s College)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students interested in applying to a school\u2019s Faculty of Education need to start preparing early! Application to these teaching programs are done through the Teaching Education Application Service (TEAS) \u2013 a non-profit centralized application service operated by the Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC) for applicants to the Faculty of Education (teacher\u2019s college) for the accredited institutions.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oct.ca\/becoming-a-teacher\/requirements\/teacher-education-program-providers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">List of accredited teaching programs in Ontario available here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"application-process\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Application Process<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Teacher Education Applications through the TEAS on-line application service are generally made available in the <strong>Fall of the year before you wish to attend<\/strong>. Since teaching is a highly competitive field, it is important for candidates to be aware of all important dates and deadlines! Check out the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ouac.on.ca\/teas\/\">TEAS website<\/a> for the most up to date information regarding deadlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"admission-requirements\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Admission Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To be eligible to apply for admission to a school\u2019s Faculty of Education you must be close to graduating with at least a 70% (B -) average. Most universities also require that students have completed several courses in a certain area of study, referred to as \u201cTeaching Subjects\u201d or \u201cTeachables.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What students need to know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Undergraduate degree<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a three- or four-year bachelor\u2019s degree in Arts, Fine Arts, Science or Commerce<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GPA requirements <\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Most institutions require a minimum GPA of 70% (B-). You can calculate your CGPA by <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/academicadvising\/how-to-read-your-audit\/94-2-2\/\">looking at your audit<\/a> or emailing your program\u2019s administrator. Be sure to check the website of the institution to which you are applying to confirm the GPA requirement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Teaching subjects or Teachables <\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Teachables, or teaching subjects, refer to the subject you would be interested in teaching. They vary by institution, but tend to be general subjects such as math, history, English, music, etc. Some institutions have specialized teachables such as Native languages, French as a second language, and computer science.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For those interested in the Junior\/Intermediate or Intermediate\/Senior track, you will need to declare a teaching subject when submitting your application. While not required for the Primary\/Junior division, it is recommended that you have sufficient credits in a teachable subject.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teachable subjects and their equivalencies vary depending on the institution you are applying to. Be sure to check each institution\u2019s admission requirements for up to date information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Teaching programs\/divisions<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Teaching programs are divided into categories based on grade-level:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Primary\/Junior (Junior kindergarten \u2013 Grade 6)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Junior\/Intermediate (Grade 4 \u2013 Grade 10) \u2013 require a single subject.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intermediate\/Senior (Grade 7 \u2013 grade 12) \u2013 require two subject specialties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Required experience<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Volunteer or work experience is a requirement for most Teacher\u2019s Education programs. The longer and more involved the experience, the better. If you do not have experience, our Practicum Course, CHST 3905, is a great opportunity for students who are new to the field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CHST 3905 is currently open for applications for the Winter 2025 semester. Applications are due by midnight on <strong>June 20<sup>th<\/sup>, 2024. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/sis\/practicum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More info on the practicum course.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Required documentation<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A copy of your <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/registrar\/student-documents\/transcripts\/#sect5\">official transcript<\/a> with your application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At least two professional or academic references. Your referees cannot be related to you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>Statement of Experience\/Personal Statement. <\/strong>The requirements for these statements will vary depending on the school you are applying to. They are often in essay or short answer format. Statement of Experience is an important piece of your application, and should be professional and well written, and should illustrate your professional goals and work, volunteer, and educational experiences. <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/\">Career Services<\/a> is available to help you go over personal statement checklists and review your drafts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more general admission requirement, please refer to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ouac.on.ca\/teas\/\">TEAS website<\/a>. For specific admission information, please consult individual Institutions directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"ontario-college-of-teachers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ontario College of Teachers<br>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ontario College of Teachers licenses, governs and regulates Ontario&#8217;s teaching profession in the public interest. It was created by the Ontario College of Teachers Act to: issue, suspend and revoke teaching certificates. set ethical standards and standards of practice.<br>\nFor more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oct.ca\/home.aspx\">Ontario College of Teachers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"helpful-links\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Helpful Links<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree-2\/further-education-resources\/tips-if-considering-teaching\/\">Tips If Considering Becoming a Teacher \u2013 Carleton Career Services<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ouac.on.ca\/guide\/teas-guide\/\">TEAS Application Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.otffeo.on.ca\/en\/about-otf\/\">Ontario Teachers\u2019 Federation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osstf.on.ca\/\">Ontario Secondary School Teachers\u2019 Federation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oct.ca\/home.aspx\">Ontario College of Teachers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/ministry-education\">Ministry of Education, Ontario<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So you want to be a Teacher? 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