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by TeacherGal
Sun Mar 18, 2018 8:11 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Skills and Responsibilities of a teacher?
Replies: 20
Views: 22905

Skills and Responsibilities of a teacher?

I'm not sure how to word my skills and responsibilities as an elementary school teacher on an application. I'd appreciate people's suggestions here. I'll pick those applicable.
by TeacherGal
Sun Feb 25, 2018 6:32 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Teaching philosophy pointers?
Replies: 7
Views: 9539

Teaching philosophy pointers?

Are there any points, buzzwords, style, etc. recommendations to put in one's teaching philosophy these days? There must be some 'musts'.
by TeacherGal
Sun Feb 18, 2018 5:44 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: When will age be a factor for hiring teachers/admin?
Replies: 4
Views: 7195

When will age be a factor for hiring teachers/admin?

Is there an age when recruiters start to shy away from hiring teachers? Does the same apply to hiring administrators/leaders at any level?
by TeacherGal
Sun Feb 18, 2018 3:46 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Good free PD?
Replies: 1
Views: 3136

Good free PD?

Does anyone know of any good PD offered especially online? Training that is considered of value?
by TeacherGal
Thu Feb 15, 2018 3:15 am
Forum: Forum 2. Ask Recruiting Questions, Share Information. What's on Your Mind?
Topic: Salaries for junior administration
Replies: 1
Views: 8404

Salaries for junior administration

I'm curious about salaries posted at Search Associates. They show ranges depending on your education and years of prior service. Where would the salary of a vp, department head or PYP/MYP/IB coordinator fall? Could one expect a better benefit package for these positions?
by TeacherGal
Sat Feb 10, 2018 7:18 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: FBI police clearance
Replies: 35
Views: 36949

Re: FBI police clearance

shadowjack wrote:
> Hi CV,
>
> when I go back to Canada, I am usually faced with the same problem of
> getting a CPIC check.

I've never heard of a CPIP check so I've Googled. When I return to Canada I often get an up to date police check for myself for the next round of recruiting. I apply for this at the local police station of the town where I live. There are a couple of different types I can get. I remember having a problem with obtaining one as you need to reside in the town at that time or something.
Shadowjack, which police check do you get for yourself? It's a shame the RCMP can not provide one that covers all of Canada. I think Interpol should get in on this. I know they would not have access to all police files but, someday, and even now it might hold some weight in many recruiters minds.
by TeacherGal
Sat Feb 10, 2018 3:33 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: What does QTS entitle me to teach?
Replies: 8
Views: 8478

What does QTS entitle me to teach?

If I hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) from the UK what levels, ages and subjects does it entitle me to teach?

Cheers.
by TeacherGal
Wed Jan 31, 2018 6:09 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: What to put in your teacher intro video
Replies: 18
Views: 22539

What to put in your teacher intro video

Some people make a short video of themselves as part of their portfolio.

1. What do people suggest be said in such a video?
2. What would be a good location or background for the video?
3. What should be a maximum and minimum length?
by TeacherGal
Sun Jan 28, 2018 11:17 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Principal training in Canada?
Replies: 31
Views: 39760

Re: Principal training in Canada?

I've read that teacher pay in BC is not that great. I'm assuming the person who told me was comparing it to salaries in Ontario. But who knows if it is right. I also wonder about teaching in the other provinces.
Whey do teachers have to jump through so many hoops to teach, especially in their home country? Do lawyers, police, doctors, engineers, architects have to do go through similar processes? I bet not as much!
by TeacherGal
Sat Jan 27, 2018 11:18 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Principal training in Canada?
Replies: 31
Views: 39760

Re: Principal training in Canada?

I'm certified by the province of Ontario. I think that if there are desperate times BC and other provinces will relax their regulations to get teachers in.
Actually in Ontario there is a shortage of supply teacher and they are hiring lots of unqualified people to supply right now. I bet it's at the same rate as qualified. Unfortunately there are no permanent contracts to be had without supplying for years and years and years.
Thanks for posting the BC links, can't see your handle right now.
by TeacherGal
Fri Jan 26, 2018 5:57 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Principal training in Canada?
Replies: 31
Views: 39760

Re: Principal training in Canada?

I would be very interested in investigating teaching, principal and vice-principal contracts in BC.

1. Are they available in more populated areas such as Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna?
2. Does anyone have any links to check for vacancies or for applying?

Cheers!
by TeacherGal
Mon Jan 15, 2018 10:21 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Contact schools through Search only or also directly?
Replies: 2
Views: 4035

Contact schools through Search only or also directly?

If one sees a vacancy at Search Associates should only only contact the school by clicking through their page at Search or should one also contact them through their posted email address or other email addresses at their school website?
by TeacherGal
Sun Jan 14, 2018 8:54 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Preexisting medical conditions/travel insurance/school cover
Replies: 4
Views: 6218

Re: Preexisting medical conditions/travel insurance/school c

That's great news Mamava.
My concern would be insurance companies sharing information with other insurance companies on past illnesses and so premiums being very high or being denied coverage. I worked in a school years ago where an elderly teaching couple was denied health coverage. The school didn't tell them until they had been working a few months that they were walking around with no health coverage at all!