Music Teacher (BES)

Government of Nova Scotia; Town of Bridgewater; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Nova Scotia seeks a Music Teacher for a term position at Bridgewater Elementary School. The role involves teaching music to elementary students, supporting their learning, and collaborating with staff and families. Applicants must have a valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification and a Bachelor of Education, along with relevant teaching experience. The position emphasizes inclusive education and requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification required.
• 3 years experience teaching Music for Grades P-4 within the last 7 years.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support students within the SSRCE framework.
• Participate in individualized program planning with staff and families.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor of Education

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.

Position Details:

1. 40.5% Term - Music Teacher (Working Thursdays & Fridays) - Req# 87268
2. Date: May 1, 2025
3. Location: Bridgewater, NS, CA, B4V 1R3
4. Title: Music Teacher
5. Reports to: School Administrator
6. Location: Bridgewater Elementary School
7. Application Deadline: 05/19/2025 at 11:59pm
8. Effective Dates: 08/01/2025 - 07/31/2026
9. Position Type: 40.5% 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
• University education in Music or a minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching at least 50% Grade P-4 Music within the last seven (7) years, with positive performance appraisals and/or references

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• Professional development in Music
• Experience teaching Music

• Excellent communication (written, oral, electronic), problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with school and inter-agency teams for early intervention strategies, service coordination, problem-solving, and program planning
• Proven ability to work as part 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
• Maintain and promote confidentiality as standard practice
• Experience in planning and developing training related to students with behaviors of concern
• Ability to work effectively with diverse cultural and racial backgrounds
• Valuing others' voices and contributions while remaining open to constructive criticism

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Security Checks:

The SSRCE requires all newly hired employees to provide satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check and Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Checks. If you have current checks less than 3 months old, you may 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.

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.