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New Teachers

Welcome to the teaching profession and welcome to your union

Resources and Support for New Teachers

Helping new teachers find resources and support networks as they navigate their first years in the classroom including planning, classroom management, building relationships, and understanding the expectations of the profession. Seeking mentorship and connection with peers, and accessing resources.

New Teacher's Guide

We have designed a guide for new teachers working in English-language public schools in the province of Quebec to help make the transition into the profession as smooth as possible. Our hope is that this handbook will become a trusted friend as you continue to develop the professional skills of your chosen career.

How To Intervene in Difficult Situations

The following guidelines are to help deal with conflicts and violence in schools.

Frequently asked questions

Although substitution is an excellent way to gain experience, contracts may be given out may once the recall list has been exhausted. It is possible to have a contract upon graduation.

You are employed by the school board, not the principal.

Ideally, you select your own mentor based on the particular needs you have. Don’t be shy about approaching a colleague; he or she may be honoured to accept your request.

In the new collective agreement, the parties introduced the notion of an annual workload. As a result, on an annual basis of 1,280 hours, a teacher carries out all the characteristic responsibilities prescribed in the general duties performed as part of the assigned professional activities (clause 8-5.01 b).
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