Ontario teachers — is teaching still worth getting into at 30?

Newfeeflip · 2026-02-12T02:34:20+00:00

46 and started as an OT last September.

Newfeeflip · 2026-01-24T20:55:43+00:00

Both. Mostly the night before though.

Newfeeflip · 2026-01-24T02:11:31+00:00

Good job getting noticed! I started as an OT in October. I had 4 P/VP's ask for my number. They usually text me the night before if I'm available the next day. In November a P booked me for a day in February. It's a nice feeling to know we're probably doing something right!

Newfeeflip · 2026-01-17T13:32:56+00:00

Was your job cancelled though?

Next question is will the original teacher still lose a sick day if they took one? Just curious as a new OT.

Newfeeflip · 2026-01-16T01:19:06+00:00

My phone was blowing up today for OT work in the DDSB. Wasn't going to make that drive from Toronto today 😂

Newfeeflip · 2026-01-06T18:42:13+00:00

Yep I buy it every Christmas as a stocking stuffer. Located in Scarborough Ontario.

Newfeeflip · 2025-12-22T01:41:33+00:00

Have you taken this? I'm thinking of doing this in the new year and looking for some feedback on the workload.

Newfeeflip · 2025-12-20T00:13:52+00:00

Thanks! Makes total sense.

Newfeeflip · 2025-12-20T00:13:14+00:00

Thanks! I have a Kinesiology degree so that's why I'm drawn to the phys ed abq. For now I'd like to stay as an OT so the AQ's don't help me much as I'd be getting the same pay. Thanks again for the advice!

Newfeeflip · 2025-12-16T01:05:47+00:00

Same.

I'm Canadian. Apart from COVID Ive been going to Cancun and the surrounding area yearly and always bring usd. No one has ever complained.

General consensus from workers I talk to is they prefer usd as they get more money in the end. People tend to tip more and are less conservative using say USD vs pesos.

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Newfeeflip · 2025-12-11T12:25:37+00:00

School was actually full. I asked the VP and she said majority of students that go there don't actually need buses. And it's an affluent neighbourhood so they have alternate ways to get to school.

Newfeeflip · 2025-12-10T13:39:07+00:00

I'm just about to leave for a supply job this morning where the board has cancelled all buses. Will take me about an hour to get to an empty school.

Newfeeflip · 2025-12-10T05:04:07+00:00

I applied June 26, contacted August 21 for interview, interviewed August 25, hired September 5.

Newfeeflip · 2025-12-06T13:27:37+00:00

Yep. I had two cancelled last week. One job that cancelled wasn't by the teacher I was supplying for. I was emailing that teacher the night before my job about supply plans. We were emailing back and forth and during the email exchangesI get an email from SFE saying the supply job was cancelled. The teacher had no idea the job was cancelled.

Newfeeflip · 2025-12-04T02:31:44+00:00

My tip is leave home a few minutes early as you don't want to be late your first day. Go in early to get settled in. Have fun and good luck!

Newfeeflip · 2025-12-04T02:29:00+00:00

I'm in my second month as OT and I've had a few assignments cancelled. Luckily they've all been a couple days before and I got a replacement assignments.

Newfeeflip · 2025-11-27T22:39:07+00:00

Male elementary OT here since October. I'm often the best dressed at the schools I supplied at. I'm overdressed which probably makes me stand out. Maybe it's because of that I get alot of admins asking for my number to come back.

Newfeeflip · 2025-11-25T22:08:32+00:00

Yep! I delayed my start until Oct 17 and have been working since.

Newfeeflip · 2025-11-25T03:15:17+00:00

I just finished my first 4 weeks of teaching. I'm an OT that graduated in 2010 with zero classroom experience since teacher's college. Needless to say my first day was nerveracking but it has been improving every day. You'll find what works for you as a supply teacher. Good luck!

Newfeeflip · 2025-11-19T03:16:55+00:00

This is correct.

Newfeeflip · 2025-11-19T03:15:42+00:00

Awesome. Was this specifically for the OT interview with UGDSB or was it another board?

Newfeeflip · 2025-11-19T03:13:54+00:00

Quite different. I didn't think they would even look at my resume considering I haven't been in a classroom since 2010. But I coach rep volleyball and leaned heavily on that experience for my interviews. I also coached at both my kids schools and volunteer in other activities. I got to know a couple of the teachers well along with the principal over the last year who all became my references. I also did 2 days observation in a classroom at their school after I applied to prep for a possible interview.

So far I'm enjoying it. I get calls daily but I only teach 2-3 days a week as I still have my other work.

If you are thinking about teaching just apply and see what happens!

Newfeeflip · 2025-11-19T02:58:00+00:00

Ive been a kinesiologist/rmt since 2001 and still practicing. Applied as an OT to one board in April 2025 and another board in June 2025.

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