Are you thinking about teaching in Ontario? The below information will help introduce you to the province’s regulated teaching profession.

Curriculum

The Ministry of Education sets the curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade 12. You can find more information about student instruction and evaluation on their website.

Member Reporting Obligations

Provincial legislation requires Ontario Certified Teachers to notify the College if you have been found guilty or have been charged with certain offences.

Learn more about Duty to Report

Additional Qualifications

Ontario Certified Teachers are expected to pursue ongoing professional learning throughout their careers. Additional Basic Qualifications and Additional Qualifications are courses that are developed by teachers for this purpose.

Learn more about Additional Qualifications

Professional Standards

The College developed the Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession and the Ethical Standards for the Teaching Profession to articulate a collective vision for the teaching profession in Ontario.

We also regularly provide Professional Advisories to Ontario Certified Teachers. Professional Advisories provide advice on a wide range of topics that are relevant to modern learning environments, including student safety maintaining professional boundaries in the classroom and online. 

Learn more about the Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession

Learn more about the Ethical Standards for the Teaching Profession

Learn more about Professional Advisories