CES - Grade P-5 Music; Grade 4/5

Government of Nova Scotia; Granville Ferry; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The Government of Nova Scotia is seeking a Grade P-5 Music Teacher for the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education, effective August 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026. Responsibilities include providing quality instruction, maintaining records, and participating in professional development. Ideal candidates will possess a valid Teaching Certificate and appropriate teaching methods experience to enhance student learning.

Qualifications

• A valid Nova Scotia Teaching Certificate required.
• Experience in methodology courses and teaching at the appropriate level.
• Ability to apply inclusive strategies in classroom settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction based on established frameworks.
• Implement strategies to promote student learning.
• Maintain records and engage in professional development.

Skills

Classroom management

Teaching strategies

Inclusive teaching

Technological application

Education

Valid Nova Scotia Teaching Certificate

Methodology courses in subject area

Job description

Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education

Grade P-5 Music; Grade 4/5

100% effective August 1st, 2025 - January 31st, 2026

0.50 FTE

Term

Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance with the Nova Scotia Teachers' Provincial Agreement

Posting closes Midnight, June 17th, 2025

Teachers are expected to:

• Provide quality instruction within the framework established by the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development;
• Implement strategies, activities, and techniques for promoting student learning based on each student’s prior knowledge, skills, and learning needs;
• Demonstrate best practices in assessment to determine next steps;
• Attend and actively engage in meetings and ongoing professional development;
• Maintain and submit all records in online systems and other communication avenues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A valid Nova Scotia Teaching Certificate;

• Methodology courses, experience, or practicum teaching in the subject area(s) at the appropriate level for the competition;
• Excellent classroom and student management skills;
• Knowledge and experience in the application of technologies used to enhance instruction and learning;
• Knowledge and/or experience in implementing inclusive teaching and assessment strategies.

Open Vacancy Round Hiring

• The Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education will conduct teacher interviews commencing on July 2 for the Open Vacancy hiring round.

• Interview teams will contact shortlisted applicants between June 18 and up to July 3 to make interview appointments. Applicants must be available to take these phone calls.

• Interviews will be held at Horton High School, 75 Greenwich Road S., Wolfville, from July 2-4.

• Successful applicants will be contacted between July 2 – July 4. All shortlistedapplicants will be contacted regardless of interview outcome.

Applicant Responsibilities

Provide 3 professional/supervisory, work-related references, their email addresses and their phone numbers in your SuccessFactors application. References must be able to speak to an applicant’s teaching abilities. AVRCE will require referees to provide reference checks prior to noon on June 27.

At the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs.

To request accommodations, please contact Kelsey Ogilvie, Human Resources Manager at [e-mail] or [phone]. All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely to provide an accessible candidate experience.