Grade 1 Teacher (BES)

Government of Nova Scotia; Town of Bridgewater; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking a Grade 1 Teacher for a term position within the South Shore Regional Centre for Education. The role involves teaching and supporting students, participating in individualized program planning, and implementing culturally responsive pedagogy. Candidates must hold a valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification and a Bachelor of Education in Elementary, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills. The position is located in Bridgewater, NS, with competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification required.
• Bachelor of Education in Elementary is necessary.
• Experience teaching grade one preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach and provide support to students.
• Participate in individualized program planning.
• Implement teaching strategies based on student needs.

Skills

Professional development in literacy education

Excellent communication skills

Ability to collaborate with teams

Knowledge of culturally responsive pedagogy

Ability to employ crisis intervention techniques

Ability to work with diverse backgrounds

Education

Valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification

Bachelor of Education - Elementary

Job description

South Shore Regional Centre for Education

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) practices the culturally responsive pedagogy approach in providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe and healthy education that supports learning and success both personally and academically to the 59,000 residents of Lunenburg and Queens Counties, an area of 5,250 square kilometres and a total of 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 and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.

Grade 1 Teacher - Term - Req# 90048

Date: Dec 11, 2025

Location: Bridgewater, NS, CA, B4V 1R3

Title: Grade 1 Teacher

Reports to: School Administrator

Location: Bridgewater Elementary School

Application Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 12/14/2025 at 11:59pm.

Effective Date(s) (mm/dd/yyyy): 02/02/2026

Position Type: 100% Term

Description:

The Elementary Teacher is responsible for teaching and providing support to 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 literacy education
• Experience teaching grades one
• Excellent communication (written, oral, and electronic), problem solving and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to collaborate with school and inter‑agency teams to support early intervention strategies, coordination of services, problem solving and program planning;
• Proven ability to work as a contributing member of school program planning and multidisciplinary teams;
• Ability to apply knowledge, experience and commitment in the areas of culturally responsive pedagogy;
• Current knowledge of developmental trauma, the impact on learning, communication and social engagement throughout the lifespan;
• An interest and willingness to engage in continuing education and professional development;
• Ability to apply training and experience to develop, implement, and monitor individualized programs and teaching strategies based on the individual needs of students;
• Ability to employ non‑violent crisis intervention techniques;
• Ability to demonstrate teaching strategies and coach school staff as needed;
• Ability to maintain and promote confidentiality as the norm;
• Experience in planning and developing training and professional learning opportunities related to students with behaviours of concern;
• Proven ability to communicate and work alongside diverse cultural and racial backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to value the voice and contribution of others while remaining open to corrective criticism.
• Completion of WHMIS and First Aid, or willingness to obtain upon hire.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

SECURITY CHECKS:

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education requires that all newly hired employees provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check and Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Checks. If you have current ones less than 3 months old you can attach these checks to your profile / resume.

To apply please complete the online profile/resume. You can attach a resume to your profile, security checks, and reference letters if applicable (Please note: Failure to include your references will cause delay in processing your application.)

We thank you for your interest in the posted vacancy. The appointment to this vacancy will be according to Article 47 of the Teachers Provincial Agreement. For more information about the SSRCE visit our website at https://www.ssrce.ca/