The only teaching positions for which certification with the Ontario College of Teachers is mandatory are those in publicly funded schools. This includes full-time, part-time and occasional (supply) positions.

You may decide to explore alternative teaching possibilities outside of Ontario’s publicly funded school system.

HERITAGE LANGUAGE TEACHING
ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION
WORKING AS AN EDUCATION ASSISTANT
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND DAYCARE
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

Heritage Language Teaching

Heritage Language Programs is the term for language instruction programs offered by school boards for languages other than English or French. Uncertified teachers may be considered by some school boards to instruct Heritage Language Programs if certified instructors are not available.