Primary Teacher (NRCS)

Government of Nova Scotia; New Ross; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Nova Scotia is seeking a Primary Teacher for a term position. The role involves teaching and supporting students, collaborating with staff, and engaging in professional development. Ideal candidates will have a valid teacher certification and a Bachelor of Education. Apply by May 19, 2025.

Qualifications

• Valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification required.
• Experience teaching grades Primary.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support students within the SSRCE.
• Participate in individualized program planning.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Education - Elementary

Job description

South Shore Regional Centre for Education

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) practices a 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. This area covers 5,250 square kilometres and includes 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, as well as Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the application.

Primary Teacher - Term - Req# 87225

Date: May 1, 2025

Location: New Ross, NS, CA B0J 2M0

Title: Primary Teacher

Reports to: School Administrator

Location: New Ross Consolidated

Application Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 05/19/2025 at 11:59 pm

Effective Date(s): 08/01/2025 - 03/30/2026

Position Type: 100% Term

Description

The Elementary Teacher is responsible for teaching and supporting 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
• Excellent communication (written, oral, 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
• Knowledge and application of culturally responsive pedagogy
• Current knowledge of developmental trauma and its impact on learning, communication, and social engagement throughout the lifespan
• Willingness to engage in continuing education and professional development
• Ability to develop, implement, and monitor individualized programs and teaching strategies based on student needs
• Ability to employ non-violent crisis intervention techniques
• Ability to demonstrate teaching strategies and coach school staff as needed
• Maintain and promote confidentiality
• Experience in planning and developing training related to students with behaviors of concern
• Ability to work with diverse cultural and racial backgrounds
• Valuing others' voices and contributions, remaining open to feedback
• Willingness to obtain WHMIS and First Aid certifications if not already held

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Security Checks

The SSRCE requires all newly hired employees to provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check and Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Checks. If you have current checks less than 3 months old, you can attach these to your profile/resume.

To apply, complete the online profile/resume and attach your resume, security checks, and reference letters if applicable. Please note: Failure to include references may delay processing.

We thank you for your interest. The appointment will be made according to Article 47 of the Teachers Provincial Agreement. For more information, visit our website.