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NOC 41221 · TEER 1
Elementary School Teacher and Express Entry: NOC 41221 (TEER 1)
41221
NOC 2021 code
1
TEER
$43.27
Median hourly wage, Canada (Job Bank)
1
2026 EE categories
Elementary school and kindergarten teachers teach basic subjects such as reading, writing and mathematics, and specialized subjects like English or French as a second language, in public and private schools.
Express Entry fit
FSWPossible
TEER 0–3 work counts toward FSW.
CECPossible
One year of this work in Canada can qualify for CEC.
FSTNo
Not in an FST trade group.
Category-based rounds this occupation is listed for
| Category | Latest round | CRS | Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education occupations | #367 · Sep 17, 2025 | 462 | 2,500 |
What the work involves
Main duties
- Prepare lessons following the approved curriculum
- Teach using lessons, discussions, audio-visual material and field trips
- Support physical, mental and social development and school readiness
- Assign, give and mark homework and tests
- Assess progress and meet with students, parents and school officials
- Plan remedial programs and supervise teacher aides or student teachers
Example job titles
- Kindergarten teacher
- Primary school teacher
- French immersion teacher - elementary school
- Remedial teacher - elementary school
- Special education teacher - elementary school
- Supply teacher - elementary school
- Teacher-librarian - elementary school
- English as a second language elementary school teacher
Employment requirements
- Bachelor's degree in education is required; a degree in child development may be required
- A provincial teaching certificate is required, with extra certification for English or French as a second language
- Membership in a provincial or territorial teachers' association or federation is usually required
Teachers need a teaching certificate from the province or territory where they work.
Provincial streams that target this occupation
- British Columbia · BC PNP Skills Immigration – Care priority drawsNOC 41221 is named for BC's Care draws only for French-speaking teachers (the BC page also names NOC 41220 for secondary teachers on the same terms). Draws are periodic and invitation is not guaranteed. ↗ welcomebc.ca
Official sources
- noc.esdc.gc.caNOC 2021 Version 1.0 unit group profileChecked 2026-10-01
- jobbank.gc.caJob Bank wage reportChecked 2026-10-01
- jobbank.gc.caJob Bank outlook reportChecked 2026-10-01
- canada.caIRCC: Federal Skilled Trades eligible NOC groupsChecked 2026-10-01
- welcomebc.caBC PNP Skills Immigration – Care priority drawsChecked 2026-10-01