Grade 4 Classroom (Including Grade 4 French) (HA)

Government of Nova Scotia; Hebbville; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Grade 4 Classroom Teacher (including French) for a term position. The ideal candidate will provide inclusive education, collaborate with teams, and engage in ongoing professional development. This role requires strong communication skills and a commitment to culturally responsive pedagogy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years teaching 50% Core French or French Immersion.
• Current knowledge of developmental trauma and its impact on learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support students within the Inclusive Education Policy framework.
• Participate in individualized program planning with school staff and families.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Education - Secondary

Valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification

Job description

South Shore Regional Centre for Education

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) practices a 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, with 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 application.

Position: Grade 4 Classroom Teacher (Including Grade 4 French) (HA) - Term - Req# 87240

Date: May 1, 2025

Location: Hebbville, NS, CA, B4V 6Y1

Reports to: School Administrator

Location: Hebbville Academy

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

Effective Dates: 02/01/2026 - 07/31/2026

Position Type: 100% Term

Description:

The Grade 4 Classroom / French 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
• University education in French or a minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching a minimum of 50% Core French, French Immersion, or Intensive French within the last five (5) years with positive performance appraisals and/or references
• Minimum OPI Rating of Intermediate Plus

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• French training
• Experience teaching Core French, French Immersion, or Intensive French
• Experience teaching grade 4

• Excellent communication skills (written, oral, 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
• Knowledge and application of culturally responsive pedagogy
• Current knowledge of developmental trauma and its impact on learning, communication, and social engagement
• Willingness to engage in continuing education and professional development
• Ability to develop, implement, and monitor individualized programs and teaching strategies based on students' needs
• Ability to employ non-violent crisis intervention techniques
• Ability to demonstrate teaching strategies and coach school staff as needed
• Maintain and promote confidentiality as a norm
• Experience in planning and developing training related to students with behaviors of concern
• Ability to work with diverse cultural and racial backgrounds
• Ability to value others' voices and contributions, remaining open to constructive criticism
• Completion of WHMIS and First Aid, or willingness to obtain upon hire

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Security Checks:

The SSRCE requires all newly hired employees to provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check 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. Attach your resume, security checks, and reference letters if applicable. Please note: Failure to include references may delay processing.

We thank you for your interest. The appointment will be according to Article 47 of the Teachers Provincial Agreement. For more information, visit our website.