r/CanadianTeachers

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About r/CanadianTeachers

A subreddit for all Canadian teachers and those becoming Canadian teachers.

The community at a glance

r/CanadianTeachers is a Subreddit for Teachers and Canadians with roughly 34K members. It has been around since 2016. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #8 in the Canada communities list.

Roughly 6K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Looking, Struggling, and Teacher. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention esl resources and best place to take a course to qualify for an aq?.

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Established 2016
34K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +6K members
Growth: +22.7% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2019: 597 members
  • 2020: 2K members
  • 2021: 2K members
  • 2023: 11K members
  • 2024: 8K members
  • 2025: 7K members
  • 2026: 4K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 680 members
  • Oct: 568 members
  • Nov: 549 members
  • Dec: 490 members
  • Jan: 584 members
  • Feb: 523 members
  • Mar: 501 members
  • Apr: 519 members
  • May: 451 members
  • Jun: 428 members
  • Jul: 449 members
  • Aug: 265 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Teaching in Northern Canada / remote communities as a 50+ teacher. Looking for guidance
    2. Toddler mom torn between part time vs. full time — help! (ON)
    3. Looking to hear from teachers in Alberta
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Teaching in Northern Canada / remote communities as a 50+ teacher. Looking for guidance · Toddler mom torn between part time vs. full time — help! (ON) · Looking to hear from teachers in Alberta
    4
  • Pain & Anger
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Ontario reveals new high school exam requirements — including gym. Critics say it’s a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach
    2. Tired of Bad "Solutions"
    3. Ontario Certified Teacher Struggling to Get Alberta Interim Certificate – Feeling Stuck
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    Ontario reveals new high school exam requirements — including gym. Critics say it’s a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach · Tired of Bad "Solutions" · Ontario Certified Teacher Struggling to Get Alberta Interim Certificate – Feeling Stuck
    3
  • Solution Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. I'm 16 and built a free wellness check-in tool for classrooms, looking for teacher feedback before September
    2. I'm 16 and built a free wellness check-in tool for classrooms, looking for teacher feedback before September
    #3
    Solution Requests
    I'm 16 and built a free wellness check-in tool for classrooms, looking for teacher feedback before September · I'm 16 and built a free wellness check-in tool for classrooms, looking for teacher feedback before September
    2

Topics

  • Looking
    19 posts in the past month
    #1
    Looking
    19
  • Struggling
    16 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    16
  • Teacher
    11 posts in the past month
    #3
    Teacher
    11
  • Teaching
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Ontario Certified Teacher Struggling to Get Alberta Interim Certificate – Feeling Stuck
    #4
    Teaching
    Ontario Certified Teacher Struggling to Get Alberta Interim Certificate – Feeling Stuck
    9
  • Hate
    5 posts in the past month
    #5
    Hate
    5

Flair

  • general discussion
    71 posts in the past month
    1. This year I adjusted my expectations and worked way less BUT I'm not happy with the quality of my teaching.
    2. Well I finally said it, I told a student their answer was dumb.
    3. My School got some Class Size Grant... But no one wants the position.
    #1
    general discussion
    This year I adjusted my expectations and worked way less BUT I'm not happy with the quality of my teaching. · Well I finally said it, I told a student their answer was dumb. · My School got some Class Size Grant... But no one wants the position.
    71
  • career advice: boards/interviews/salary/etc
    30 posts in the past month
    1. Literacy program???
    2. Is Alberta really that bad for teachers?
    3. Are my job prospects ruined after getting fired in the UK.
    #2
    career advice: boards/interviews/salary/etc
    Literacy program??? · Is Alberta really that bad for teachers? · Are my job prospects ruined after getting fired in the UK.
    30
  • teacher support & advice
    25 posts in the past month
    1. Frustrated with lack of consequences and no support from admin
    2. Teaching in Northern Canada / remote communities as a 50+ teacher. Looking for guidance
    3. I messed up.. I think
    #3
    teacher support & advice
    Frustrated with lack of consequences and no support from admin · Teaching in Northern Canada / remote communities as a 50+ teacher. Looking for guidance · I messed up.. I think
    25
  • curriculum/lessons & pedagogy
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Who buys the food to teach FOODS in BC?
    2. Are grade 7-8 teachers allowed to teach “The Outsiders “ as a novel study?
    3. Ideas for Gr. 5 teacher read to class?
    #4
    curriculum/lessons & pedagogy
    Who buys the food to teach FOODS in BC? · Are grade 7-8 teachers allowed to teach “The Outsiders “ as a novel study? · Ideas for Gr. 5 teacher read to class?
    12
  • classroom management & strategies
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Classroom Behaviour Management with no admin support
    2. Middle School "fragrance"
    3. Starting my first teaching job in Newfoundland after teaching overseas. What are some Canadian classroom nuances I should know?
    #5
    classroom management & strategies
    Classroom Behaviour Management with no admin support · Middle School "fragrance" · Starting my first teaching job in Newfoundland after teaching overseas. What are some Canadian classroom nuances I should know?
    10

Product recommendations

  • esl resources
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Top 5 Best ESL Resources for Teachers and Students: Pros and Cons
    2. Top 5 Best ESL Resources for Teachers and Students: Pros and Cons
    3. Top 5 Best ESL Resources for Teachers and Students: Pros and Cons
    #1
    esl resources
    Top 5 Best ESL Resources for Teachers and Students: Pros and Cons · Top 5 Best ESL Resources for Teachers and Students: Pros and Cons · Top 5 Best ESL Resources for Teachers and Students: Pros and Cons
    4
  • best place to take a course to qualify for an aq?
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best place to take a course to qualify for an AQ?
    2. Best place to take a course to qualify for an AQ?
    #2
    best place to take a course to qualify for an aq?
    Best place to take a course to qualify for an AQ? · Best place to take a course to qualify for an AQ?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/CanadianTeachers for?
Best for Teachers and Canadians enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/CanadianTeachers free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/CanadianTeachers have?
Roughly 34K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/CanadianTeachers on?
r/CanadianTeachers runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/CanadianTeachers cover?
On the Hive Index, r/CanadianTeachers is organized under Teachers, Canadians.
How do I join r/CanadianTeachers?
You can join r/CanadianTeachers by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Teaching communities like?
Communities for teachers and educators at all levels, from K-12 classrooms to university faculty. Facebook groups and Reddit have the most active spaces for curriculum sharing, classroom management tips, and support around the emotional realities of teaching. You will also find communities for online educators and course creators building educational content.
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