Education
Teachers and the people who shape the next generation.
13 careers
Teaching
6Driving InstructorTeach new drivers in a car with a second set of pedals. Cheap to get into, and the pay depends on how many lessons you fill.Typical pay$42kTo qualify1 to 4 yrsDemandModerateEnglish as a Second Language TeacherTeach English to newcomers, in a school board or an adult program. Two very different routes, two very different paycheques.Typical pay$95kTo qualify5 to 6 yrsDemandModerateMusic TeacherTeach piano, guitar, voice or strings one student at a time. Most music teachers work for themselves.Typical pay$45kTo qualify2 to 5 yrsDemandModerateSchool PrincipalRun a whole school. Ten years of teaching first, then a leadership qualification and a job with no union to hide behind.Typical pay$115kTo qualify10 to 15 yrsDemandModerateSpecial Education TeacherA certified teacher who specializes in students with disabilities and learning differences. Same salary grid, higher demand.Typical pay$90kTo qualify6 to 8 yrsDemandGoodTeacherElementary or high school. A pension, summers off, and a salary grid that doubles over ten years.Typical pay$85kTo qualify5 to 6 yrsDemandModerate
Early years and support
2Early Childhood EducatorRun the learning day for kids under 6. Two years of college, a licence in most provinces, and pay that is finally climbing.Typical pay$46kTo qualify2 to 3 yrsDemandVery highEducational AssistantWork one on one with the students who need the most help. One year of college gets you into a school.Typical pay$52kTo qualify1 to 2 yrsDemandGood
Colleges and universities
2College InstructorTeach your trade or field at a college. Real work experience counts more than a doctorate.Typical pay$94kTo qualify5 to 10 yrsDemandModerateUniversity ProfessorTeach and research at a university. The pay is good, the training is long, and permanent jobs are scarce.Typical pay$122kTo qualify9 to 14 yrsDemandLimited
Guidance and libraries
3Guidance CounsellorThe person students go to about courses, university applications and the stuff they cannot tell anyone else.Typical pay$85kTo qualify6 to 8 yrsDemandModerateLibrarianRun collections, help people find what is true, and keep a public space open to everyone. Needs a master's degree.Typical pay$86kTo qualify6 to 7 yrsDemandModerateLibrary TechnicianRun the day to day of a library: the desk, the catalogue, the collection. Two years of college and you are working.Typical pay$58kTo qualify2 yrsDemandModerate