Grade P-5 Teacher (BTES)

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 P-5 Teacher - 80% Term - Req #87260

Date: May 1, 2025

Location: Big Tancook Island, NS, CA, B0J 3G0

Title:                  Elementary Teacher 

Reports to:         School Administrator

Location:            Big Tancook Elementary School

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

Effective Date(s) (mm,dd,yyyy):   08/01/2025 to 07/31/2026

Position Type:     80% Term

Description:

The Elementary Teacher 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.

NOTE:

The school has P-5 students in one classroom. The successful candidate will be required to teach multi-grade students and all subject areas including specialist (Physical Education, Music, French). Experience teaching multiple grades and subjects is an asset.
 

Position requires daily travel on a ferry to/from Chester. The ferry ride is approximately 1 hour each way. Ferry may suspend service for various reasons, resulting in an overnight stay on the island.

It takes approximately 15 minutes to walk to the school from the wharf. The successful candidate would be walking in all types of weather. 

Position may require successful candidate to be the sole adult at the school for a portion of the day or for the full day. Strong behaviour management skills are an asset.

There is a possibility for additional substitute days.

Hours:

The position is 4 days a week (Monday and Tuesday required plus 2 more days)

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Take the 7:00am ferry from Chester. The ferry arrives on Big Tancook Island at approximately 8:00am.  

• Take the 4:30pm ferry to Chester from the island on Monday and Tuesday. The ferry arrives in Chester at approximately 5:30pm.
   

Take the 1:30pm ferry to Chester from the island 2 other days a week. The ferry arrives in Chester at approximately 2:30pm. The days will be mutually agreed upon between the administrator and successful candidate.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification
• Bachelor of Education - Elementary

Abilities / Competencies:

• University level courses in special or inclusive education
• Professional development in Program Support
• Professional development in literacy education
• Experience teaching french
• Experience teaching Phys Ed
• Experience teaching music
• Experience teaching grades P-5
• 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 Education requires that all newly hired employees provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check and Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Checks. If you have current ones less than 3 months old you 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.)

Thank you for your interest in the South Shore Regional Centre for Education, however, only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.