MEMBER SERVICES
NEW TEACHERS
The VSTA welcomes new members to Vancouver. In terms of support, the VSTA offers the “New Teachers” workshop from the BCTF on an annual basis as well as an induction and welcome ceremony. New members are encouraged to attend Committee meetings, as well as Council and to reach out to their School Union team for support. See the BCTF New Teachers’ Handbook – https://bctf.ca/NewTeachersHandbook/
EVENTS
New Teachers’ Workshop
Wednesday, October 28, 9:00-2:30 via Zoom. For teachers in their first 5 years of teaching who haven`t previously attended this workshop and anyone who identifies as a Teacher of Colour who is newly interested in learning about our union. Read more for details and registration,
Teachers Teaching On-Call Virtual Meeting
Tuesday, May 19 at 3:15 PM
Read more for agenda and RSVP details.
Annual Practice Fee
The Annual Practice Fee for Teaching Licences must be paid each year to maintain a valid teaching certificate in BC. $80 of your April pay will automatically be deducted by the VSB who will submit your fee directly to the Teacher Certification Branch. If you do not have a pay advice for April 30, you will need to pay this fee directly by May 31 to avoid late fees.
BCTF New Teachers' Conference
The theme of the NTCs 2020 is: Wellness Safety Balance in life and on the job. Read more for workshop descriptions and registration info.
New Teachers' Workshop
Wednesday, October 30, 2019. This workshop is designed for new teachers. Read more for description and registration details. Space is limited to 30 participants. Registration deadline: October 23, 2019.
