Kindergarten Classroom Teacher - HIRING INCENTIVES

NLSchools; North West River; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Isolation Allowance

Labrador Travel Allowance

One-time Travel Reimbursement

Pro-rated benefits

Job summary

Lake Melville School in North West River, NL, is hiring a Kindergarten Classroom Teacher on a full-time TERM basis starting November 16, 2026 or until the incumbent returns. The successful candidate will promote student success in an inclusive, safe, and caring environment, adopting a students-first philosophy and collaborating with families and the school community.

The role requires speaking about the 8 Standards of Practice for Classroom Teachers and demonstrated competencies in related

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education required.
• NL Teaching Certificate - Level IV or higher.
• Equivalencies will be considered.
• Appropriate Training Methods (PRIM/ELEM/SEC) required.

Skills

Engage with families

Plan and implement teaching

Safe and inclusive environments

Growth mindset

Professional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Education

NL Teaching Certificate - Level IV or higher

Training Methods (PRIM/ELEM/SEC)

Equivalencies considered

Job description

Kindergarten Classroom Teacher - HIRING INCENTIVES

Location

Lake Melville School · P.O. Box 40 · 1 Melville Avenue · North West River · A0P 1M0

Education Required

• Bachelor of Education

Training Method

• PRIM/ELEM/SEC

Job Text

Full Time TERM Classroom Teacher position. Duties to commence November 16, 2026 until incumbents return.

As the successful candidate, you are committed to furthering the goals for student success in an inclusive, safe and caring environment. You subscribe to a “students first” philosophy in your practice and believe that collaboration is key for your growth as an educator.

If selected for an interview, candidates should be prepared to speak about their experience and demonstrated competencies in relation to the 8 Standards of Practice for Classroom Teachers (outlined below):

• Know learners and how they learn
• Know the content and teaching strategies
• Ability to plan and implement effective, responsive, teaching and learning
• Ability to assess, provide feedback, and report on student learning
• Ability to create and maintain supportive, safe, and inclusive environments
• Ability to engage collaboratively with families and the school community
• Demonstrates a growth mindset
• Demonstrates professionalism

Additional information regarding these standards can be found here: 8 Standards of Practice for Classroom Teachers

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Engage professionally with colleagues, families and communities.
• Demonstrate the planning and implementation of effective and responsive teaching and learning practices.
• Provide evidence of how to shape a safe and positive learning environment for students and families.
• Demonstrate a love of learning and an ability to build learner and leadership capacity.
• Provide evidence and understanding of the impact of effective assessment practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education
• NL Teaching Certificate - Level IV or higher
• Appropriate Training Methods
• Equivalencies will be considered

Salary and Incentives

• Annual Teacher Salary Scale contained within the NLTA Provincial Collective Agreement and benefits contained within the agreement.
• Please note, the following incentives are PRO-RATED if a teacher works less than the full contract awarded or on periods of unpaid leave.
• A taxable $2040.00 I solation Allowance paid to all Labrador teachers on a b-weekly basis. Please refer to Article 24.02 of the Collective Agreement.
• A Labrador Allowance and Travel Allowance calculated based on school location and dependants. The bonus is prorated if a teacher works less than a full school year or if not full time. Please follow the link for details.
• For those that need to relocate, a one time only round trip travel claim to travel to the school community and back to your home location during the first year is available up to a maximum of $1700.00 . One travel claim is paid upon arrival to the community through the travel claim system and the other paid at the end of the school year when you arrive home. Pro-rated repayment may be required if break in the contract.

Applicants without the required qualifications may be considered in accordance with Clause 37.01 (d) of the provincial collective agreement.

REMINDER: Electronic eOFFERs only with 24 hour expiration - applicants must monitor their email accounts.

If Interview Required: Please note that candidates designated as Recommendable in 2024 or 2025 individual or pool competitions will have that designation carried over for 2026 and will not require an interview for similar positions.

Interviews that occur during this hiring season will be designated as Recommendable or Not Recommendable at this time .

Annual Teacher Salary Scale contained within the NLTA Provincial Collective Agreement and benefits contained within the agreement.