Alberta · NOC varies by industry
Teacher Jobs in Alberta — 2026
No teacher postings in Alberta in the last four weeks. The salary benchmark, licensing notes and NOC code below still apply — and the other provinces are one click away.
- Jobs available
- 0
- Median salary
- $46,280
- NOC code
- Depends on industry
About teacher work in Alberta
Salary range
Postings for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in Alberta run from about $43,940 at the 25th percentile to $49,920 at the 75th, with a median of $46,280 per year (2026-05, 8 postings).
NOC code
Depends on the level taught: 41221 for elementary and kindergarten teachers, 41220 for secondary school teachers. Match the code to the duties in the posting before using it on an application.
Licensing and qualifications
Yes. Teaching in a publicly funded school requires certification from the provincial teacher regulator (for example the Ontario College of Teachers or the BC Teacher Regulation Branch).
What employers ask for: A bachelor of education (or an assessed equivalent), provincial teaching certification, and a vulnerable-sector check.
LMIA and immigration
None of the current teacher postings in Alberta are flagged LMIA-eligible. Newcomers can also look at the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) and the LMIA employer list.
Live postings
Teacher jobs in Alberta
Nothing posted in the last four weeks
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for a teacher in Alberta?
- The median salary for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in Alberta is $46,280 per year, with most postings between $43,940 and $49,920 (2026-05).
- Do I need a Canadian licence to work as a teacher in Alberta?
- Yes. Yes. Teaching in a publicly funded school requires certification from the provincial teacher regulator (for example the Ontario College of Teachers or the BC Teacher Regulation Branch).
- What is the NOC code for teacher?
- There is no single NOC 2021 code for teacher: depends on the level taught: 41221 for elementary and kindergarten teachers, 41220 for secondary school teachers. Match the code to the duties in the posting before using it on an immigration application.