Core French & French Resource Teacher (BES)

Government of Nova Scotia; Town of Bridgewater; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Nova Scotia seeks a Junior High French Resource Teacher for a 50% term position. The role involves teaching Core French and supporting students within an inclusive education framework. Candidates should have valid teacher certification and experience in French education. The position is part-time, focusing on collaboration with school staff and families to enhance student learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification required.
• Minimum OPI Rating of Advanced.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Culturally Responsive Pedagogy

Education

Bachelor of Education - Secondary

Masters of Education in Special or Inclusive Education

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 both personal and academic success for the 59,000 residents of Lunenburg and Queens Counties. This area spans 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

50% Term - Core French and French Resource (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Friday mornings)

Date: May 1, 2025

Location: Bridgewater, NS, B4V 1R3

Reports to: School Administrator

School: Bridgewater Elementary School

Application Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 05/19/2026 at 11:59 pm

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

Position Type: 50% Term

Job Description

The Junior High French Resource 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 - Secondary
• University education in French OR a minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching at least 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 Advanced
• Masters of Education in Special or Inclusive Education

• French Immersion training
• Experience teaching Core French, French Immersion, or Intensive French
• Professional development in Program Support
• Experience teaching Program Support
• Professional development in special or inclusive education
• Experience teaching grades 6-8

• Excellent communication skills (written, oral, electronic)
• Ability to collaborate with school and inter-agency teams for early intervention, service coordination, and program planning
• Proven team player 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 strategies based on student needs
• Ability to employ non-violent crisis intervention techniques
• Capability to demonstrate teaching strategies and coach staff
• Maintain confidentiality as standard practice
• Experience in planning training and professional development for students with behaviors of concern
• Ability to work effectively with diverse cultural and racial backgrounds
• Valuing others' voices and contributions, open to constructive 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 can attach them to your profile/resume.

To apply, complete the online profile/resume and attach your resume, security checks, and references if applicable. Please note: failure to include references may delay processing.

We appreciate your interest in this vacancy. The appointment will be made in accordance with Article 47 of the Teachers Provincial Agreement. For more information, visit our website at https://www.ssrce.ca/.