Faculty of Education 3. BEd General Regulations 3.3 Career Opportunities3.3 Career Opportunities
Eligibility to Teach in Alberta
Provincial teaching certification in Alberta is a two stage process and it requires separate evaluations by separate bodies. The province of Alberta, through Alberta Education, issues teaching certificates. The Alberta Teachers Association, through the Teacher Qualifications Service (TQS) determines salary qualifications. Both evaluations are required to be eligible to teach in Alberta public schools. |
Certification
After the successful completion of the BEd, a student may be recommended for an Alberta Interim Certification. Certification is granted under the authority of the Minister of Education, upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Education. For certification, in addition to successful completion of the BEd requirements, all applicants must meet the following requirements within their overall post-secondary studies: a) Elementary teachers are required to present a minimum of 24 semester hour credits in academic coursework including:
b) Secondary teachers are required to present a minimum of 24 semester hour credits in a teachable subject area, and 6 semester hour credits in English/French Literature and Composition (Education 404 meets the composition requirement – 3 semester hours credits). |
Certification Enquiries
All enquiries concerning certification should be directed to Alberta Education via: Email: teacher.certification@gov.ab.ca |
Teacher Qualifications for Salary Purposes
Evaluations for salary purposes are determined by the Teacher Qualification Service, Alberta Teachers Association, not by Alberta Education or the Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ. In some cases, courses in prior degrees may not be considered for salary purposes. To determine how qualifications may be considered, please refer to the Principles for the Evaluation of Years of Teacher Education for Salary Purposes available on the Alberta Teachers’ Association website. Forms used to apply for evaluation of qualifications for salary purposes may be obtained on the Alberta Teachers' Association website. For more information, please contact the Teacher Qualifications Service. Teacher Qualifications Service |
Careers in Education
The majority of teacher education graduates can expect to work as kindergarten/elementary and/or secondary teachers. Indeed, the role of classroom teacher is one that permits graduates to work most closely with young people and allows for the greatest direct service to educational communities. The modern context of education demands that graduates be prepared to go beyond the traditional role of classroom teacher. To teach successfully, graduates must be prepared to work closely and effectively with students, colleagues, parents, and the community in virtually every aspect of educational decision-making. Furthermore, graduates must understand and embrace the fact that it is imperative that they extend their formal education throughout their careers. The successful completion of a BEd program is only the beginning of a teacher's academic and professional learning. Increasingly, education students are finding employment in community and workplace settings. Teachers develop numerous skills that are highly valued in community, government, and business organizations. Many graduates will choose from one or more additional careers in education, nearly all of which require successful experience as a school-based practitioner, permanent professional certification, and a master's or doctoral degree in education:
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