Child Studies, English 10+, Service Trades 10 (PVEC)

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a dedicated High School English Teacher to join their team. The role involves teaching English Language Arts and supporting students through a culturally responsive pedagogy approach. The ideal candidate will have a valid teaching certification and experience in secondary education, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving skills. This is a term position with a commitment to professional development and collaboration within a diverse educational environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years recent teaching experience in English Language Arts.
• Experience teaching Grades 10-12.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support students within the SSRCE framework.
• Collaborate on individualized program planning.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

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, 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 Details:

• 100% Term - Child Studies-1 section, English 10+-1 section, Service Trades 10-1 section. - Req# 87246
• Date: May 1, 2025
• Location: Bridgewater, NS, CA, B4V 1C4
• Title: Child Studies, English 10+, Service Trades 10
• Reports to: School Administrator
• Location: Park View Education Centre
• Application Deadline: 05/19/2025 at 11:59pm
• Effective Dates: 08/01/2025 - 01/31/2026
• Position Type: 100% Term

Responsibilities:

The High School English Teacher will be responsible for teaching and supporting students within the SSRCE framework. The teacher will collaborate within the Inclusive Education Policy by participating in individualized program planning with school staff and families to optimize learning experiences for students.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification
• Bachelor of Education - Secondary
• University education in English Language Arts or a minimum of three (3) years of recent teaching experience (within the last seven years) teaching at least 50% English Language Arts, with positive performance appraisals and references

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• Professional development in English Language Arts
• Experience teaching Grades 10-12
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral, electronic)
• Problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with school and inter-agency teams for early intervention, service coordination, and program planning
• Experience working as part of multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of culturally responsive pedagogy
• Understanding of developmental trauma and its impact on learning and social engagement
• Commitment to continuing education and professional development
• Ability to develop, implement, and monitor individualized programs and strategies based on student needs
• Maintain confidentiality
• Experience in planning training and professional development for students with behavioral concerns
• Ability to work effectively with diverse cultural and racial backgrounds
• Valuing others' contributions and openness to feedback

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 may attach these to your profile/resume.

To apply, complete the online profile/resume and attach your resume, security checks, and references. Note: Omitting references may delay processing.

Thank you for your interest. Appointments will be made according to Article 47 of the Teachers Provincial Agreement. For more information, visit our website.