SEL Teacher (Wickwire)

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Nova Scotia seeks a Social Emotional Learning Teacher for a term position. The role involves teaching and supporting students, collaborating with staff, and engaging in professional development. Candidates must hold a valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification and a Bachelor of Education in Elementary. The position emphasizes culturally responsive pedagogy and requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification required.
• Experience teaching Social Emotional Learning (SEL).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Knowledge of culturally responsive pedagogy

Ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds

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 to provide 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 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.

Social Emotional Learning Teacher 54% - Term - Req# 87234

Date: May 1, 2025

Location: Dr. JC Wickwire Academy

Title: SEL Teacher

Reports to: School Administrator

Application Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 05/19/2025 at 11:59pm

Effective Date(s): 08/01/2025 - 07/31/2026

Position Type: 54% 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 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

Abilities / Competencies

• Professional development in SEL
• Experience teaching SEL
• 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
• Proven team member in school program planning and multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of culturally responsive pedagogy
• Current knowledge of developmental trauma and its impact on learning and social engagement
• Willingness to engage in continuing education and professional development
• Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized programs and teaching strategies based on student needs
• Ability to employ non-violent crisis intervention techniques
• Ability to demonstrate teaching strategies and coach staff as needed
• Maintain 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
• Valuing others' voices and contributions, open to constructive criticism
• Willingness to obtain WHMIS and First Aid certification if not already certified

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Security Checks

The SSRCE requires all newly hired employees to provide satisfactory Child Abuse Register 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 a 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 made according to Article 47 of the Teachers Provincial Agreement. For more information, visit our website.