I qualified as an elementary school teacher (grade seven) and I would like to teach at the lower secondary level. Do I have to do the teacher education program all over again?
No, you would not repeat the B.Ed. year. Your College teaching certificate does not specify your grade level, so the certificate is valid no matter what grade you wish to teach. As for employment, you should discuss this with your school district to find out what is required for the transition you seek. You may want to take some post-degree courses or a program that would enable you to take just the courses you need in order to learn about a new teaching area or level. This, however, is up to you and your employer. You do not need to seek approval from the BC College of Teachers to change teaching levels.
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