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A high school diploma or equivalent is the minimum requirement to work as a classroom supervisor (substitute teacher) in Prince Edward Island. A Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) is preferred and may qualify candidates for higher pay rates, but it is not required. Due to ongoing teacher shortages, the Public Schools Branch across Prince Edward Island are actively hiring classroom supervisors who do not hold a B.Ed. degree. Classroom supervisors perform the same day-to-day duties as substitute teachers, including following lesson plans, managing classrooms, and supervising students. Candidates with post-secondary education in any field, relevant work experience with children, or educational assistant credentials may be given preference during the hiring process.
A Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required before substitute teachers can be assigned to any school. The check is submitted to the Public Schools Branch. Checks must be current, and periodic renewals may be required as per board policy.
Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, the age of majority in Prince Edward Island. This is required to meet the legal threshold for professional certification and to be entrusted with student supervision.
Candidates apply directly to individual the Public Schools Branch in Prince Edward Island to be placed on the classroom supervisor or substitute teacher roster. Most boards accept applications through their online portals or human resources departments. The typical application requires a resume, proof of education (high school diploma or higher), a current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, government-issued photo identification, and two to three professional references. Some boards may also require a brief interview or orientation session before adding candidates to their active roster. Processing times vary by board but generally range from two to six weeks.
A provincial teaching certificate is not required to work as a classroom supervisor in Prince Edward Island. Candidates who hold a valid PEI Teaching Certificate issued by Department of Education and Lifelong Learning may be offered preferential placement, higher daily pay rates, or priority access to long-term assignments. However, the classroom supervisor role was created specifically to address teacher shortages by allowing individuals without formal teaching credentials to fill substitute positions. School boards set their own criteria for classroom supervisors, and requirements may vary between the Public Schools Branch.
English is the primary language of instruction in PEI public schools. The Commission scolaire de langue francaise operates Francophone schools on the island and requires substitute teachers to be fluent in French. French immersion programs also require French-proficient substitutes.
The Public Schools Branch may require substitute teachers to complete an orientation covering school safety protocols, student management systems, inclusive education practices, and the procedure for booking and confirming substitute assignments.
For more information, visit the PEI Department of Education and Lifelong Learning page. Note: Classroom supervisor positions may have different requirements than certified teaching positions. Contact individual the Public Schools Branch directly for the most current classroom supervisor hiring criteria.
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