Primary Classroom Teacher - HIRING INCENTIVES

NLSchools; Postville; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized housing

Labrador Allowance

Travel Allowance

Coastal Labrador Supplement

Relocation allowance

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

NLSchools in Postville, NL is seeking a Primary Classroom Teacher for a full-time term from November 16, 2026 to June 25, 2027, or until the current incumbent returns. The role emphasizes a student-first focus, inclusivity, and collaboration with families and the school community.

The candidate should demonstrate the 8 Standards of Practice for Classroom Teachers, plan and assess effectively, and foster a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education required.
• NL Teaching Certificate - Level IV or higher.
• Experience with primary/elementary training methods preferred.
• Equivalencies will be considered for exempted qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Duties to commence November 16, 2026 to June 25, 2027 or until incumbent returns.
• Engage with students in an inclusive, safe and caring environment.
• Contribute to the 8 Standards of Practice for Classroom Teachers and use effective assessment practices.

Skills

Engage professionally

Standards of Practice

Assessment practices

Team collaboration

Love of learning

Education

Bachelor of Education - Primary/Elementary

NL Teaching Certificate - Level IV+

Training Methods - Primary/Elementary

Equivalencies considered

Job description

VIEWING JOB POST # 2627-47630-04

COMPETITION #: 2627-47630-04

POSITION TITLE: Primary Classroom Teacher - HIRING INCENTIVES

COMPETITION END DATE: November 13, 2026 8:00 AM

LOCATION(S): B.L. Morrison · 22 Kaipokok Drive · P.O. Box 76 · Postville · A0P 1N0

EDUCATION REQUIRED: · Bachelor of Education - Primary/Elementary

TRAINING METHOD: · PRIMARY-ELEMENTARY

Job Text

Full Time TERM Classroom Teacher position. Duties to commence November 16, 2026 to June 25, 2027 or until incumbent 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.

• 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 Isolation Allowance paid to all Labrador teachers on a bi-weekly basis. Please refer to Article 24.02 of the Collective Agreement.
• Subsidized housing units may be available in Nain, Postville, Makkovik, Rigolet, Black Tickle, Hopedale, and Cartwright.
• 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.
• A taxable Coastal Labrador Supplement valued at $5000.00 to be paid in two installments ($2000.00 to be paid in the last pay cycle in December and $3000 to be paid in the last pay cycle in June of each year) as per the Coastal Labrador Supplement Arrangement. To be eligible, teachers must be on a full time continuing contract and must reside in the community for the duration of the contract period. Bonus is not paid if the teacher is hired and does not fulfill the full contract.
• For those that need to relocate, a One Time Only taxable $5000.00 Allowance to be paid in two equal installments ($2500.00 to be paid in December, and $2500.00 to be paid in June). Pro-rated repayment may be required if break in the contract.
• 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 $2500.00 . 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.