Job for the future Preschool and Elementary Teachers
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Average hourly wage
$42.86
Job description
These individuals are responsible for a class of students and must teach them various concepts. They ensure the conditions in their classroom are conducive to learning. They organize activities to promote the physical, intellectual, and social development of students.
- Preschool teachers: Prepare children for school in a progressive, fun way through socialization and early learning.
- Elementary school teachers: Teach students basic subjects (reading, spelling, math, etc.)
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- Social
- People with this profile prefer to be in contact with others, in particular to entertain, help or teach them.
- Artistic
- People with this profile prefer to express their emotions and thoughts through various art forms. They like to use their imagination.
- Investigative
- People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
Main tasks
- Teach students through lectures, discussions, audiovisual presentations, and field trips.
- Prepare the material to be taught to students according to the curriculum established by the Ministère de l'Éducation.
- Spark student interest and curiosity.
- Distribute and correct assignments.
- Prepare, administer, and correct exams.
- Assess student progress, identify individual needs, and implement remedial programs as required.
- Discuss results with parents and school authorities.
- Ensure discipline in the classroom and report behavioural problems to school authorities.
- Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops.
- Supervise teacher trainees as required.
Formation
Most training programs are offered in French only.
University
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29.4% of graduates pursue further studies
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Placement rate: 73.7%
5.3% of graduates pursue further studies
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Placement rate: 69.3%
28% of graduates pursue further studies
Master’s degree
Placement rate: 72.4%
17.3% of graduates pursue further studies
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- Concordia University
- Université de Montréal
- Université de Sherbrooke
- Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
- Université du Québec en Outaouais
- Université du Québec à Montréal
- Université du Québec à Rimouski
- Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
- Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Université Laval
- McGill University
- TÉLUQ
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43.6% of graduates pursue further studies
Master’s degree
Placement rate: 48%
34% of graduates pursue further studies
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Placement rate: 87.4%
8.3% of graduates pursue further studies
Master’s degree
Placement rate: 90.5%
7.1% of graduates pursue further studies
- Bishop's University
- Concordia University
- Université de Montréal
- Université de Sherbrooke
- Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
- Université du Québec en Outaouais
- Université du Québec à Montréal
- Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
- Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Université Laval
- McGill University
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6.4% of graduates pursue further studies
Master’s degree
Placement rate: 92.5%
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Bachelor’s degree
Placement rate: 87.4%
7.2% of graduates pursue further studies
Master’s degree
Placement rate: 87.5%
- Bishop's University
- Université de Montréal
- Université de Sherbrooke
- Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
- Université du Québec en Outaouais
- Université du Québec à Montréal
- Université du Québec à Rimouski
- Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
- Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Université Laval
- McGill University
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Bachelor’s degree
Placement rate: 70.5%
18% of graduates pursue further studies
Master’s degree
Placement rate: 70%
20% of graduates pursue further studies
Targeted regions
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Last update: January 29, 2026