Grade 4/5 French Immersion Teacher (BA)

Government of Nova Scotia; Lunenburg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education is seeking a Grade 4/5 French Immersion Teacher for a permanent position. The role involves teaching within an inclusive framework, collaborating with staff and families to enhance student learning. Candidates must hold a valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification and have experience in French Immersion education. The position is based at Bluenose Academy in Lunenburg, NS, with a focus on culturally responsive pedagogy.

Qualifications

• Minimum OPI Rating of Superior.
• Experience teaching at least 50% French Immersion.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support students within the SSRCE.
• Participate in individualized program planning.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor of Education - Elementary

Valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification

Job description

Grade 4/5 French Immersion BA - Permanent with SSRCE - Req#87812

Date: May 15, 2025

Location: Lunenburg, NS, CA, B0J 2C0

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 learning and success both personally and academically 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 actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian, and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please complete the self-identification portion on the application.

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

Effective Date: 08/01/2025

Position Type: Permanent

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.

Position Details

Title: Grade 4/5 French Immersion Teacher

Reports to: School Administrator

Location: Bluenose Academy

Description

The Elementary School Teacher is responsible for teaching and supporting students within the SSRCE. The teacher will work within the Inclusive Education Policy framework, 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 - Elementary
• University education in French OR a minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching at least 50% French Immersion within the last five (5) years, with positive performance appraisals and/or references
• Minimum OPI Rating of Superior

Desired Qualifications and Experience

• French Immersion training
• Experience teaching French Immersion
• Experience teaching grades 4/5
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with school and inter-agency teams for early intervention, service coordination, and program planning
• Proven team member in school program planning and multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of culturally responsive pedagogy
• Current understanding of developmental trauma and its impact on learning and social engagement
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development
• Ability to develop, implement, and monitor individualized programs and teaching strategies based on student needs
• Maintain confidentiality as a norm
• Experience in planning and delivering training related to students with behavioral concerns
• Ability to work effectively with diverse cultural and racial backgrounds

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 current checks are less than 3 months old, attach them to your profile/resume.

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