Secondary school teacher
Education
NOC 41220
Filmed in 
Smithers
Perry helps students succeed academically and personally through his work as a secondary school art teacher. He cultivates hands-on creative experiences for his students in his classroom that he operates like an open studio. Perry expresses how much teachers, including himself, care about their students and want to make school a positive environment for them to learn, grow and prepare for their future.

What to know

Annual Earnings
$85,238
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
University Degree
Job Openings
(2024-2034)
7,820

Top Skills

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Instructing

Teaching others how to do something.

Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

Learning Strategies

Choosing and using training, instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

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Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

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Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Monitoring

Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

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Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

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