SRCE-25-Summer Literacy Camp Teacher (2 positions)

As part of the public education system in Nova Scotia, the Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) was established on April 1, 2018, to deliver the public school program focusing on supporting student learning, achievement, well-being and overall success.  The Strait Regional Centre for Education, with the support of approximately 1,050 employees, works diligently to achieve its mission “to empower our children and youth, within safe, equitable and inclusive environments to embrace a changing world as responsible, contributing and successful lifelong learners.”  In 2024-2025, the SRCE operates 20 schools with approximately 5,981 students; and approximately 345 children are attending pre-primary programs at 14 school locations.  Located in the northeastern part of Nova Scotia, the Strait Regional Centre for Education’s jurisdiction encompasses the counties of Antigonish, Guysborough, Inverness and Richmond, an area of approximately 11,000 square kilometres with a population of 53,742 (Census 2021). The Strait Regional Centre for Education is inviting applications for the position of Summer Literacy Camp Teacher in Antigonish and  Port Hawkesbury.  We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, racially visible persons, women (applying for non-traditional positions), persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons and persons of the LGBTQ+ community. The Strait Regional Centre for Education  encourages applicants to self-identify.

Successful candidates must be available to travel to Halifax for professional learning on July 3rd & 4th and to complete an online session prior to July 3rd. (date to be determined)

Work Schedule: July 17, 18 full days, July 21-August 15 1/2 days 

Deadline for Applications:  04/30/2025,  at 11:59 pm.

Effective Dates:   07/17/2025   to  08/15/2025 

Salary-NSTU, based on current pay classification

Work Locations: Antigonish Education Centre, Tamarac Education Centre

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Summer Literacy Camp Teacher works with camp participants in lower elementary grades. They will be responsible for planning literacy focused activies.
QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Qualifications:
• Valid teacher certification for the Province of Nova Scotia;
• Methodology courses, experience, or practicum teaching in the subject area(s) at the appropriate level for the competition;
• Excellent classroom and student management skills;
• Knowledge and experience in the application of technologies used to enhance instruction and learning;
• Knowledge and/or experience in implementing inclusive teaching and assessment strategies;
• Experience in lower elementary literacy instruction;

• Knowledge of Grades P-3 Integrated Curriculum.

Your application must include at least three (3) work-related references; one must be your most recent supervisor.    The Strait Regional Centre for Education appreciates your expression of interest for employment.  Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. All candidates short listed for interviews will have references check prior to being interviewed.  Candidates can check on the status of their applications in Successfactors under My Applications.

 All employees of the Strait Regional Centre for Education must provide a current (within the last 3 months), and clear Criminal Record Check-Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry prior to employment with the Strait Regional Centre for Education