Careers in BC Education
A career in education offers incredible opportunities for growth, advancement, and personal and professional fulfillment. Whether you are interested in a classroom, business, health or support position, you can find a future in education to make your own. Explore the breadth of career possibilities in B.C. Education.
Educational Leaders
Educational leaders are principals, vice-principals, directors of instruction and superintendents. Learn more about the range of leadership roles that make an impact on students, teachers, support staff, families and communities at both the school and district level. Read More
Management & Directors
Every B.C. school district has a corporate administration team responsible for the overall operation of the district. Duties include financial management, human resources, maintenance, facilities management, purchasing and information technology. Learn more about careers in management and professional fields. Read More
Support Staff
Over 25,000 B.C. education sector employees contribute to schools through support staff positions that include education assistants, skilled and semi-skilled tradespeople, IT professionals, business support staff and office administrators. Learn more about the many positions—some of which might surprise you. Read More
Specialty Positions
British Columbia's public school districts are supported by a broad range of teaching and non-teaching staff in specialized fields such as school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, child and youth care workers and more. Read More
Public Schools
Sixty public school districts operate in British Columbia. Learn more about teaching, educational administrator, exempt staff and unionized support staff roles in public education.
First Nations Schools
Ninety-five First Nations band schools operate across the province. These schools offer a chance to work closely with B.C.’s Indigenous communities and cultures as a teacher, educational leader or support staff member.
Independent Schools
More than 300 independent schools operate in B.C.. Employers include faith-based, Waldorf, International Baccalaureate, Montessori, special education, outdoor education and other schools with unique programming.
B.C. Offshore Schools
B.C.-certified offshore schools in China, Japan, Egypt and Bahrain are hiring B.C.-certified teachers and principals. Travel and experience new cultures while teaching the curriculum abroad.