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This group performs some or all of the following duties:

• Prepare courses for presentation to students according to approved curriculum
• Teach students using a systematic plan of lessons, discussions, audio-visual presentations and field trips
• Lead students in activities to promote their physical, mental and social development and their school readiness
• Assign and correct homework
• Prepare, administer and correct tests
• Evaluate the progress of students and discuss results with students, parents and school officials
• Identify children's individual learning needs
• Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help
• Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops
• May supervise teachers' aides and student teachers.

Elementary school and kindergarten teachers may specialize in such areas as special education or second language instruction.

• A bachelor's degree in education is required.
• A bachelor's degree in child development may be required.
• Additional training is required to specialize in special education or second language instruction.
• A provincial teaching certificate is required. Additional certification is required to teach English or French as a second language.
• Membership in a provincial or territorial teachers' association or federation is usually required.

• Progression to education consultant or school principal is possible with experience.

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