Grade Primary/One Split Teacher (BES)

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

Job summary

Le South Shore Regional Centre for Education recherche un enseignant pour un poste permanent de 'Grade Primary/One Split Teacher'. Le candidat idéal doit posséder une certification de l'enseignement de la Nouvelle-Écosse et un diplôme en éducation, ainsi que des compétences en communication et en collaboration pour enseigner dans un environnement éducatif inclusif.

Qualifications

• Certification en enseignement requise pour enseigner les classes élémentaires.
• Expérience en éducation inclusive souhaitée.

Responsibilities

• Enseigner et soutenir les élèves selon un programme d'éducation inclusif.
• Participer à la planification de programmes individualisés pour maximiser les expériences d'apprentissage.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Culturally responsive pedagogy

Problem solving

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 Primary/One Split Teacher - Permanent - Req# 88626

Date: June 12, 2025

Location: Bridgewater,NS, CA, B4V 1R3

Title: Grade Primary/One Split Teacher

Reports to: School Administrator

Location:Bridgewater Elementary School

Application Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 06/16/2025 at 11:59pm.

Effective Date(s) (mm/dd/yyyy): 08/01/2025

Position Type: 100% Permanent

Description:

The ElementaryTeacher 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 Primary/One
• Excellent communication (written and 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 Educationrequires that allnewly hiredemployees provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check andCriminal Record / Vulnerable SectorChecks. If you have current ones less than 3 months oldyou 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.