Visual Arts 10 & 12, Mi'kmaw 11, Global Sustainability 12 , MTSS, Backfill (LRHS)

Government of Nova Scotia; Liverpool; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a passionate Senior High Teacher to inspire students in Visual Arts and Social Studies. This role emphasizes inclusive education, providing a supportive environment for diverse learners. The ideal candidate will possess a valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification and a Bachelor of Education, along with a strong commitment to professional development and culturally responsive pedagogy. Join a dedicated team that values collaboration and personal growth, ensuring every student can thrive academically and personally. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students in a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification is mandatory.
• Bachelor of Education - Secondary required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Teach Visual Arts and support students within the SSRCE framework.
• Participate in individualized program planning with families.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Collaborate

Culturally Responsive Pedagogy

Individualized Program Development

Education

Valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification

Bachelor of Education - Secondary

University Major/Minor in Visual Arts

University Education in Social Studies

Job description

South Shore Regional Centre for Education

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) practices a culturally responsive pedagogy approach, providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe, and healthy education that supports personal and academic success for 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, actively encouraging applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian, and African ancestry, as well as Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please complete the self-identification portion on the application.

The position involves teaching Vis Arts 10 (three sections), Visual Arts 12 (one section), Mi'kmaw Studies 11 (one section), Global Sustainability Studies 12 (one section), and providing support for MTSS Blocks (368 mins) and Backfill / MTSS In-class Support (528 mins). The role is based at Liverpool Regional High, with reports to the School Administrator.

Application details:

• Date: May 1, 2025
• Location: Liverpool, NS, CA, B0T 1K0
• Application Deadline: 05/05/2025 at 11:59 pm
• Effective Date: 08/01/2025
• Position Type: 100% Permanent

Responsibilities:

The Senior High Teacher will teach and support students within the SSRCE, working within the Inclusive Education Policy framework by participating in individualized program planning with school staff and families to maximize learning experiences for students.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification
• Bachelor of Education - Secondary
• University Major or Minor in Visual Arts
  • OR a minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching at least 50% Visual Arts within the last seven (7) years, with positive performance appraisals and/or references
• University education in Social Studies
  • OR a minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching at least 50% Social Studies within the last seven (7) years, with positive performance appraisals and/or references

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• Professional development in Visual Arts and Social Studies
• Experience teaching grades 9-12
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with school and inter-agency teams
• Experience with culturally responsive pedagogy and understanding of developmental trauma
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development
• Ability to develop and monitor individualized programs and strategies
• Training in non-violent crisis intervention
• Experience in training and professional learning development
• Ability to work with diverse cultural and racial backgrounds and value contributions of others
• Completion of WHMIS and First Aid or willingness to obtain

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

SECURITY CHECKS:

The SSRCE requires all new hires to provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check and Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Checks. Current checks less than 3 months old can be attached to your profile/resume.

To apply, complete the online profile/resume and attach relevant documents. Please include references to avoid processing delays.

Thank you for your interest. The appointment will follow Article 47 of the Teachers Provincial Agreement. For more information, visit our website.