Elementary Backfill Teacher (HA)

Government of Nova Scotia; Hebbville; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education is seeking an Elementary Backfill Teacher for a 55% term position. The role involves teaching and supporting students, collaborating with staff to develop individualized learning programs, and engaging in professional development. Applicants must have a valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification and a Bachelor of Education in Elementary. The position is located at Hebbville Academy and requires effective communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification required.
• Experience in developing and implementing individualized programs.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support students within the Inclusive Education Policy framework.
• Collaborate with school staff and families to maximize learning experiences.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Collaboration

Culturally Responsive Pedagogy

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor of Education - Elementary

Job description

South Shore Regional Centre for Education

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) practices a culturally responsive pedagogy approach, providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe, and healthy education that supports personal and academic success for the 59,000 residents of Lunenburg and Queens Counties. This area covers 5,250 square kilometres and includes 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, as well as Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure you complete the self-identification portion on the application.

Position: Elementary Backfill Teacher (HA) - 55% Term - Req# 87806

Date: May 15, 2025

Location: Hebbville, NS B4V 6Y1

Title: Elementary Backfill Teacher

Reports to: School Administrator

Location: Hebbville Academy

Application Deadline: 05/19/2025 at 11:59 pm

Effective Dates: 08/01/2025 - 07/31/2026

Position Type: 55% Term

Description

The elementary teacher is responsible for teaching and supporting students within the South Shore Regional Centre for Education. The teacher will work within the Inclusive Education Policy framework by collaborating with school staff and families to develop individualized programs that maximize learning experiences for students.

Qualifications & Experience

• Valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification
• Bachelor of Education - Elementary

Abilities / Competencies

• Excellent communication skills (written, oral, electronic), problem solving, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with school and inter-agency teams to support early intervention, service coordination, and program planning
• Proven ability to contribute to school program planning and multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of culturally responsive pedagogy
• Current understanding of developmental trauma and its impact on learning, communication, and social engagement
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development
• Experience in developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized programs and teaching strategies
• Ability to employ non-violent crisis intervention techniques
• Ability to demonstrate teaching strategies and coach staff as needed
• Maintain confidentiality as a standard practice
• Experience in planning training and professional learning for students with behaviors of concern
• Ability to work effectively with diverse cultural and racial backgrounds
• Valuing others' voices and contributions, remaining open to constructive feedback

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Security Checks

The SSRCE requires all newly hired employees to provide satisfactory Child Abuse Register Checks and Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Checks. If you have current checks less than 3 months old, you can attach them to your profile/resume.

To apply, complete the online profile/resume and attach relevant documents such as your resume, security checks, and references. Please note that missing references may delay processing.

Thank you for your interest. The appointment will follow Article 47 of the Teachers Provincial Agreement. For more information, visit our website.