English as an Additional Language (EAL) Teacher - HHS, AVHS, WES, BDES, FDS, DAHS

Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education is seeking an experienced English as an Additional Language (EAL) Teacher for a 100% position spanning Feb 1, 2027 to July 31, 2027. The role involves coordinating EAL practices, supporting staff, and developing regional EAL initiatives across AVRS schools.

Responsibilities include policy implementation, assessment of needs, staff leadership, professional development, and collaboration with community groups to support culturally and linguistically

Qualifications

• Valid Nova Scotia Teaching Certificate.
• Experience teaching in diverse cultures.
• Minimum five years teaching experience; EAL training required.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of provincial and regional EAL policies, guidelines and directives.
• Assist in the assessment of school needs to determine allocation of EAL staff and resources.
• Provide leadership and consultation to principals and site-based and circuit EAL staff on program delivery.
• Participate in the development of priorities and center-wide professional development needs.
• Assist school staff in placing EAL newcomer students.
• Support principals in establishing links with community agencies and intergovernmental departments on diversity initiatives.
• Represent AVRCE as a liaison with community agencies and intergovernmental departments for EAL regionally.
• Represent the Coordinator at regional or provincial meetings.
• Use vehicle for travel from school to school.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

EAL knowledge

Leadership in EAL

Culturally appropriate practice

Data analysis

Policy development

Team player

Professional development

Technology use

Intercultural communication

Effective communication

Race relations & diversity

Continuing education

Confidentiality

Education

Nova Scotia Teaching Certificate

Experience teaching in diverse cultures

5+ years teaching experience

EAL training (TESL/TESOL/TEAL/Linguistics)

Job description

Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education

English as an Additional Language (EAL) Teacher - HHS, AVHS, WES, BDES, FDS, DAHS

100% effective February 1st, 2027 - July 31st, 2027

0.51 FTE

Term

Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance with the Nova Scotia Teachers' Provincial Agreement.

Closing Date: Midnight, November 10th, 2026

Scope of Responsibilities

The English as an Additional Language (EAL) Teacher shall be responsible for the implementation and support of English as an Additional Language policies and guidelines within schools. The EAL Teacher will assist in the assessment of needs to determine allocation of staff and resources for schools, provide leadership in the development of regional EAL practices, plan and facilitate professional development for teachers as required, develop programs, provide instruction, and monitor the progress of EAL students within the region. Working collaboratively as members of schools’ Teaching Support and the Student Planning Teams , the EAL Teacher will report directly to the Coordinator of Student Services.

Competencies Required

• (a) The ability to apply knowledge and understanding of newcomers and EAL within an education setting;
• (b) The ability to apply leadership and support in the delivery of provincial and regional EAL policies from implementation and instruction to evaluation and the effectiveness of the delivery process;
• (c) The ability to provide leadership in support of initiatives, programs and services focused on culturally and linguistically appropriate practices for student success;
• (d) The ability to provide leadership in the collection, analysis and interpretation of data related to student achievement;
• (e) The ability to analyze problems and formulate recommendations to develop policies, processes, and practices which result in the implementation of best practices with respect to EAL students and related services;
• (f) The ability to work successfully in a team environment;
• (g) The ability to plan, organize, and facilitate professional development sessions;
• (h) The ability to use current technology;
• (i) The ability to apply effective strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution through strong interpersonal, oral and written skills with a focus and understanding of intercultural communication;
• (j) The ability to work and communicate effectively within the AVRCE, with students, parents/guardians, and at the provincial level with the EECD;
• (k) The ability to apply knowledge, experience and commitment in the areas of race relations, culturally relevant pedagogy, cross cultural understanding, human rights and diversity;
• (l) The desire and ability to engage in continuing education and professional development;
• (m) The ability to maintain and promote confidentiality.

Qualifications

• - A valid Nova Scotia Teaching Certificate;
• - Experience teaching in a variety of cultures;
• - Minimum five (5) years successful teaching experience at various levels;
• - Training/certification in EAL (TESL, TESOL, TEAL, Linguistics).

Specific Job Components

• - Support the implementation of provincial and regional EAL policies, guidelines and directives;
• - Assist in the assessment of school needs to determine allocation of EAL staff and resources;
• - Provide leadership and consultation to principals and site-based and circuit EAL staff on matters related to program delivery;
• - Participate in the development of priorities and the implementation of center-wide professional development needs to support the school improvement process;
• - Assist school staff in the placement of EAL newcomer students;
• - Support principals in establishing working links with support agencies, community groups and intergovernmental departments on initiatives which address cultural and linguistic diversity in support of student achievement;
• - Represent AVRCE as a liaison with community agencies and intergovernmental departments in support of EAL within the region;
• - Represent the Coordinator at regional or provincial meetings;
• - Use vehicle for travel from school to school;
• - Other duties as required.

Applicant Responsibilities

Provide 3 professional/supervisory, work-related references, their email addresses and their phone numbers in your SuccessFactors application. References must be able to speak to an applicant’s teaching abilities.

At the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs.

To request accommodations, please contact Kelsey Ogilvie, Human Resources Manager at [e-mail] or [phone]. All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely to provide an accessible candidate experience.