Education Studies - Sample Occupations and Jobs

 

Sample Occupations and Jobs

“What can I do with my degree” and “How do I assess which job or career area will be a good fit for me” are questions that many university students ask themselves at various points during their time at university. Below is a sample of the many types of occupations and jobs that graduates of this program can consider. The list provided is intended to give students ideas of the many possible directions and career areas they can further research and explore.

 

 

Sample Occupations

Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Detailed career profiles are available in the Career Resource Library. Some positions require further education and experience.

Community Services

  • Child & Youth Worker
  • Community Worker
  • Cultural Exchange Program Assistant
  • Early Childhood Education (ECE) Assistant
  • Employment Counsellor
  • Health Promotion Educator
  • Non-Profit Administrator
  • Recreational Planner
  • Sustainability Program Coordinator
  • Volunteer Coordinator
  • Youth Outreach Worker
  • Youth Program Coordinator

Curriculum, Content & Learning Design

  • Curriculum Developer
  • Educational Game Designer
  • Educational Writer
  • eLearning Content Developer
  • Instructional Designer
  • Learning Strategist
  • Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Specialist

Policy & Advocacy

  • Education Policy Analyst
  • Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Specialist
  • Government Relations Assistant
  • Leadership Development Coordinator
  • Principal
  • Program Evaluator
  • Research Assistant

Student Services & Advising

  • Academic Advisor
  • Accessibility Advisor
  • Career Counsellor
  • Employment Advisor
  • Guidance Counsellor
  • International Education Coordinator
  • International Student Advisor
  • Literacy Program Facilitator
  • Peer Program Coordinator
  • Student Life Program Assistant

Teaching & Instructional Support

  • Adult Education Instructor
  • Corporate Trainer
  • Educational Assistant
  • English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor
  • Private Tutor / Instructor
  • Professor / Instructor
  • Special Education / Inclusive Education Teacher
  • Teacher
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Training Coordinator
  • Workshop Facilitator

 

Sample Job Listings

Below is a sample of previous jobs. These sample jobs were found in the job postings and previous jobs on CLNx. This can provide some ideas of where jobs are or have been.

Note: It’s important to remember that job titles can vary depending on the company. Use keywords related to your field of interest when searching for jobs and concentrate on the skills listed in the job description.

  • Admissions Assistant, Bryan College
  • Client Liaison Assistant, Parkdale Community Information Centre
  • Community/Support Worker, Community Helpers for Active Participation
  • Content & Curriculum Editor, WE
  • English Teacher, Sel Academy
  • Family Services Worker, Family Service Toronto
  • In School Mentor, Big Brothers Big Sisters
  • LINC Coordinator/ECE Supervisor, Riverdale Immigrant Women’s Centre
  • Outreach Assistant, Accessibility Services, UofT
  • Presenter, Science Education, Ontario Science Centre
  • Program Manager, Ontario Justice Education Network
  • Recruitment Volunteer, Heart and Stroke Foundation
  • Student Ambassador, Hart House, UofT
  • Summer Camp Counsellor/Teacher, Smart Abacus Academy
  • UTMOne Peer Academic Leaders, Student Affairs & Services, UTM

 

Sample Areas of Employment

The following is a list of areas where graduates from this program typically look for career opportunities. These sectors in the labour market can be explored to identify the businesses and organizations within these areas and to learn about the breadth of opportunities that can be found here. In your research, look for factors influencing these sectors, and how this relates to the broader economy – if there is growth in these areas, then there may also be interesting work opportunities.   

  • Educational institutions
  • Freelance / self-employed
  • Government agencies
  • Libraries
  • Museums & galleries
  • Non-profit agencies
  • Publishing houses
  • Private sector
  • Research & policy institutes
  • Social advocacy groups

 

 

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Updated May 2025