Loading…
NOC 41221 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Elementary school and kindergarten teachers. It is classified TEER 1 — Usually require a university degree, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
Classification
Education, law, social & government services
4 › 41 › 412 › 4122
Definition
Elementary school and kindergarten teachers teach basic subjects such as reading, writing and arithmetic or specialized subjects such as English or French as a second language at public and private elementary schools.
Main duties
Example job titles
Overview
Under Canada's NOC 2021 system, elementary school and kindergarten teachers are classified under NOC code 41221, falls under TEER 1. This category covers professionals who teach basic subjects such as reading, writing, and arithmetic, or specialized subjects like second-language instruction, at public and private elementary schools. Because this is a TEER 1 occupation, eligible candidates can pursue Canadian permanent residency through Federal Skilled Worker programs managed under the Express Entry system, as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) targeting educators.
To practice under NOC 41221, strict provincial and educational standards must be met. Candidates typically require a bachelor's degree in education, which is often preceded by a bachelor's degree in the arts or sciences. Additionally, a provincial or territorial teacher's certificate (licensing) is mandatory to teach in the Canadian public school system. Duties include developing course curricula, preparing and delivering lessons, evaluating student progress, and supervising classroom activities.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Elementary school and kindergarten teachers is TEER 1, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.
Elementary school and kindergarten teachers is classified as TEER 1 — Usually require a university degree. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
Yes — Elementary school and kindergarten teachers is regulated in Québec, so practising there requires recognition from the relevant professional body, and Québec immigration programs take this into account.
One short email when IRCC publishes a new Express Entry draw — the cutoff, invitations, and what it means. Roughly every two weeks. No spam, ever.
By subscribing you consent to receive draw-alert emails from ScoreRoute Canada. Every email includes a one-click unsubscribe. See our privacy policy for details.
Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.