Teacher Candidate

Teachers candidates are faculty of education students or college students who will be completing practicum placements in PDSB. Each candidate will be paired with an Associate Teacher. Associate teachers not only provide a classroom space for teacher candidates to gain practical experience, they will serve as a mentor to support their teaching practice and build confidence in the classroom.

Teacher Candidate

• Complete and submit required forms to the central board office prior to the start of their placement (i.e., WHSA, Confidentiality Expectations, Vulnerable Sector Check)

• Have principal sign the WSIB form and candidate retains a copy for their records

• Provide detailed outline and schedule of instructional time to the Associate Teacher

• During the practicum the Teacher Candidate is required to adhere to the time expectations of the Associate Teacher including being at school 15 minutes before the start of the day

• Outline a procedure for absences to ensure there is clear communication for the Associate Teacher

• Maintain professionalism at all times and adhere to the OCT college of professional standards. See link below:

https://www.oct.ca/public/professional-standards