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Teacher Salary in Canada Explained (pt2)

Want to become a teacher in Canada? A teacher’s salary is not random. In BC public schools, your pay depends on your experience step and your TQS category.
In this video, I explain Category 4, 5, 5+, and 6 using School District No. 23 Central Okanagan as an example.
May your coffee be strong and your category be high.

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How Much Do Teachers Make in Canada?

A teacher’s salary in Canada is not random. Public school teachers are usually paid through a salary grid based on experience and qualification category. In this video, I explain how the grid works using a BC example, and what can happen if someone is hired under a Letter of Permission.

Comment “category” if you want Part 2 about TQS categories.
Comment “LoP” if you want a video about teaching without a full certificate in BC.

Want to teach in Canada? Start with this: Canada does not have one teaching certificate for the whole country. Each province and territory has its own certification system, rules, and paperwork.
In this video, I break the process down into 4 simple steps: choose where you want to teach, check the official website, prepare your documents, apply, and then start looking for jobs.
I recently got certified in British Columbia, and I know from experience that the process can take time and involve a lot of paperwork. If you want more videos about teacher certification and teaching jobs in Canada, follow along and ask your questions in the comments.
Which province or city in Canada would you want to teach in?

Want to teach in Canada? Start with this: Canada does not have one teaching certificate for the whole country. Each province and territory has its own rules, process, and paperwork.
I’m Max. I recently got certified in British Columbia, and I’ve been teaching in Canada since 2023. My own certification process took much longer than I expected, and I made plenty of mistakes along the way.
If you want to learn more about teacher certification in Canada, teaching jobs, and how to avoid common mistakes, follow my page and ask your questions in the comments.
Which province or city in Canada would you want to teach in?

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