Grade 6 ELA 80% Grade 5/6 MTSS 5% Prep- 15% (CAMS)

Province of Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education; Chester; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education in Chester, NS invites applications for an Elementary teacher position focused on Grade 6 ELA (80%) and Grade 5/6 MTSS (5%) Prep (15%). This 100% term role supports diverse learners across the Chester Area Middle School.

Qualified candidates will hold valid NS Teacher Certification and a Bachelor of Education in Elementary, with advanced OPI rating, and a commitment to inclusive, high-quality teaching aligned to Nova Scotia standards.

Qualifications

• Valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification.
• Bachelor of Education - Elementary.
• University education in ELA.
• Minimum OPI Rating of Advanced.

Responsibilities

• Support student learning and achievement in the classroom.
• Maintain high expectations and create a safe learning environment.
• Participate in ongoing professional learning.

Skills

ELA instruction

Student engagement

Assessment for Learning

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor of Education - Elementary

University education in ELA

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Grade 8 ELA 80% Grade 5/6 MTSS 5% Prep- 15% (CAMS)

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 you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.

Requsition#: 93033

Position: Teacher

Subject: Grade 6 ELA 80% Grade 5/6 MTSS 5% Prep- 15%

Location: Chester Area Middle School, Chester NS

Status: 100% Term

Start/End Dates: Effective: TBD to February 1, 2027

Deadline to Apply: November 2, 2026 at 11:59pm AST

Description :

The Elementary teacher plays a critical role in supporting student learning and achievement within the South Shore Regional Centre for Education. Research consistently shows that high-quality teaching has the greatest impact on student success, and this role is grounded in the Nova Scotia Teaching Standards, which outline the knowledge, skills, and practices required for effective teaching. This position reflects the complexity and importance of teaching, with a strong focus on meeting the diverse needs of all learners and maintaining high expectations for every student.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification
• Bachelor of Education - Elementary
• University education in ELA
• Minimum OPI Rating of Advanced

Desired Experience and Attributes

• Experience teaching ELA
• Experience teaching grades 5-6
• Know, respond to, and engage all students.
• Know the subjects they teach and how to teach them.
• Use 'Assessment for and of Learning' to guide teaching and learning.
• Create safe and positive learning environments.
• Participate in professional learning throughout their careers.
• Model and promote professionalism in teaching.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

SECURITY CHECKS:

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

We thank you for your interest in the posted vacancy.