Co-op Teacher

Government of Nova Scotia; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Nova Scotia is seeking a Co-op Teacher for grades 11 and 12. The successful candidate will teach and support students, working within the framework of inclusive education. Responsibilities include collaborating with staff and families to enhance learning experiences. Applicants must possess valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification and a Bachelor of Education in Secondary. The position is full-time for the duration of the school year, effective January 2, 2026, at Forest Heights Community School. The application deadline is December 14, 2025.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have experience teaching Co-op 11/12.
• Experience teaching grades 9-12 is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support students within the South Shore Regional Centre for Education.
• Participate in individualized program planning with staff and families.

Skills

Excellent communication (written and oral)

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Ability to collaborate with teams

Culturally responsive pedagogy knowledge

Education

Valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification

Bachelor of Education - Secondary

Job description

South Shore Regional Centre for Education

South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) practices the culturally responsive pedagogy approach in providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe and healthy education that supports learning and success both personally and academically to the 59,000 residents of Lunenburg and Queens Counties, an area of 5,250 square kilometres and a total of 23 schools.

Regional Centres for Education have Employment Equity Policies and/or processes and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.

100% Co-op 11/12 and Co-op Lead Teacher (Term)

Date: Dec 10, 2025

Location: FHCS, Chester

Title: Co-op Teacher

Reports to: School Administrator

Location: Forest Heights Community School

Application Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 12/14/2025 at 11:59pm.

Effective Date(s) (mm/dd/yyyy): 01/02/2026 - 07/31/2026

Position Type: 100% Term

Description:

The 9-12 Teacher is responsible for teaching and providing support to students within the South Shore Regional Centre for Education. The Teacher will work within the Inclusive Education Policy framework by participating in individualized program planning with school staff and families to maximize learning experiences for students.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification
• Bachelor of Education - Secondary
• Experience teaching Co-op 11/12
• Experience teaching grade 9 to 12

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• Professional development in Co-op
• Experience teaching grades 9-12

• Excellent communication (written and oral and electronic), problem solving and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to collaborate with school and inter-agency teams to support early intervention strategies, coordination of services, problem solving and program planning;
• Proven ability to work as a contributing member of school program planning and multidisciplinary teams;
• Ability to apply knowledge, experience and commitment in the areas of culturally responsive pedagogy;
• Current knowledge of developmental trauma, the impact on learning, communication and social engagement throughout the lifespan;
• An interest and willingness to engage in continuing education and professional development;
• Ability to demonstrate teaching strategies and coach school staff as needed;
• Ability to maintain and promote confidentiality as the norm;
• Proven ability to communicate and work alongside diverse cultural and racial backgrounds;
• Demonstrated ability to value the voice and contribution of others while remaining open to corrective criticism.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

SECURITY CHECKS:

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education requires that all newly hired employees provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check and Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Checks. If you have current ones less than 3 months old you can attach these checks to your profile / resume.

To apply please complete the online profile/resume. You can attach a resume to your profile, security checks, and reference letters if applicable. Please note: Failure to include your references will cause delay in processing your application.

We thank you for your interest in the posted vacancy. The appointment to this vacancy will be according to Article 47 of the Teachers Provincial Agreement. For more information about the SSRCE visit our website at https://www.ssrce.ca/