Teacher certification issued in New Brunswick (NB) is required to be employed as a teacher in the province. The responsibility for issuing an NB Teacher’s Certificate, NB Interim Teacher’s Certificates, NB Principal Certificates or NB Interim Principal Certificates is with the Office of Teacher Certification, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. Please visit the province’s website for information on the respective forms, process and fees at Office of Teacher Certification. If you do not have a Bachelor of Education degree, you may apply for a local permit with the School District with your application for employment.
For those who have completed their teacher education in New Brunswick, or those who are certified in another province or internationally, please visit the province’s Become a teacher in New Brunswick page for a guide on how to start teaching with us.
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Public schools in New Brunswick are known for their inclusive and compassionate learning environment, in which the children’s holistic development is the top priority.
The province’s education system is characterized by its innovative pedagogy that places the children at the heart of their learning. As a result, the teacher’s role is to guide students in gaining knowledge and skills.
A number of countries look to New Brunswick for help with improving, revitalizing and overhauling their education systems. In particular, the province is regarded for its expertise in inclusive education.
People choose New Brunswick not only for its employment opportunities in diverse fields, but also for its unmatched quality of life and affordable cost of living. Its small towns and large rural areas are dynamic and welcoming.
Salaries and benefits for teachers in New Brunswick are competitive to the ones in other provinces and other Canadian territories. As Canada’s only officially bilingual province, New Brunswick has two distinct education sectors: Francophone and Anglophone. Each sector is subdivided geographically into school districts.
The districts are responsible for hiring teaching staff. Districts are looking for various roles like teachers, educational assistants, custodians, bus drivers, social workers, psychologists, speech language pathologists and administration.
There are opportunities for all with on call, part-time and full-time opportunities.