Policy 612

Interim Teacher’s Certificate 4 issued under Policy 612

Policy 612 helps New Brunswick school districts meet the challenge of teacher shortages. This policy allows substitute teachers (non-certified) to hold an interim teacher’s certificate 4 while teaching and studying part-time for an approved Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.). Once they have obtained their B.Ed., they are eligible for a permanent certificate at a higher level.

It is important to note that an Interim Teacher’s Certificate 4 holder is eligible for a D contract and will be invited to apply for teaching positions ahead of Local Teaching Permit holders.

Eligibility Criteria

Hold a bachelor’s degree (e.g., Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science) with at least 105 credit hours, 60 credit hours in teachable subjects and a minor of 18 credit hours.
Hold a local teaching permit.
Supply teach in New Brunswick schools.
Be recommended by a New Brunswick school district.
Be accepted into an approved Bachelor of Education program approved by the Office of Teacher Certification.
Commit to completing an approved Bachelor of Education degree within the prescribed four-year time frame.
Meet the requirements of the Teacher Certification Regulation 2004-8.

Process

Obtain a letter of recommendation from the school district (a letter from a school principal will not be accepted).
Complete Form 612, pay the processing fee and provide all required documents to the Office of Teacher Certification. A list of documents that must be submitted are indicated on the form.
If your application is accepted, you will receive a letter of eligibility from the Office of Teacher Certification. This letter must be submitted to the university where you intend to obtain your Bachelor of Education.
Submit your application for admission to a part-time Bachelor of Education program, either at the Université de Moncton (program in French) or at Crandall University (program in English).
If your application to the B.Ed. is accepted, submit your letter of admission for your Bachelor of Education program to the Office of Teacher Certification. It will then issue you with your Interim Teacher’s Certificate 4.
You will be eligible to apply for a higher-level certificate as soon as you have obtained your Bachelor of Education.
Please note:
- Conditions apply to the Interim Teacher’s Certificate 4.
- Universities have their own admission requirements for the B.Ed.
- Policy 612 does not replace the requirements of the Regulation 2004-8 on the Teacher Certification Regulation – Education Act.

Questions and Answers

Does this program guarantee me a teaching position?
No. However, your chance of being called on to be a substitute teacher or to obtain a D contract are higher. Teachers with an Interim Teacher’s Certificate will be called on to teach ahead of local teaching permits holders.

Can I apply even if I don’t have a bachelor’s degree?
You must have a bachelor’s degree to participate in this program.

How do I know if I have enough teachable subjects credits?
The Office of Teacher Certification will determine if you have enough credits in teachable subjects. You can consult the table of teachable subjects here.

I am currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Education program. Can I participate in this program?
You could be eligible if you meet the eligibility criteria described above.

I have a Red Seal and I would like to teach trades. Can I participate in this program?
Please contact the Teacher Certification Office.

What happens if I do not obtain my Bachelor of Education within the prescribed time frame?
If you do not meet the conditions of your Interim Teacher’s Certificate 4, it will not be renewed when it expires. You will need a local teaching permit to work in schools.

What happens if I am not accepted into a Bachelor of Education program?
You will not be issued an Interim Teacher’s Certificate 4.

I completed my university studies outside of Canada. What should I do?
If you have the equivalent of a Canadian Bachelor’s degree with the required number of university credits, you will be eligible to apply. You will need to provide the Office of Teacher Certification with a WES course-by-course report to confirm the Canadian equivalency and the number of credits related to teachable subjects.

I am enrolled in a full-time Bachelor of Education program and the school district has given me a C contract during my teaching placement. Can I obtain an Interim Teacher’s Certificate 4?
This is not the intent of Policy 612. However, the school district may request an exception if the position under a C contract is at risk of not being filled when your internship ends.

Can I work in another Canadian province using the Interim Teacher’s Certificate 4? This certificate is not valid outside of New Brunswick until you have obtained a Bachelor of Education degree.

FORM 612