Grade 1 Teacher (BES) at Armbrae Academy, Private School, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

South Shore Regional Centre for EducationThe 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 59000 residents of Lunenburg and Queens Counties an area of 5250 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 Mikmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.Grade 1 Teacher - Term - Req# 90048Date: Dec 11 2025Location: BridgewaterNS CA B4V 1R3Title: Grade 1 TeacherReports to: School AdministratorLocation:Bridgewater Elementary SchoolApplication Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 12/14/2025 at 11:59pm.Effective Date(s) (mm/dd/yyyy): 02/02/2026Position Type: 100% TermDescription:The ElementaryTeacher 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.Qualifications & Experience:Valid Nova Scotia Teacher CertificationBachelor of Education - ElementaryAbilities / Competencies:Professional development in literacy educationExperience teaching grades oneExcellent 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 Educationrequires that allnewly hiredemployees provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check andCriminal Record / Vulnerable SectorChecks. If you have current ones less than 3 months oldyou 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.)We thank you for your interest in the posted vacancy. The appointment to this vacancy will be according to Article 47 of the Teachers Provincial Agreement. For more information about the SSRCE visit our website at Key Skills Change Management,Airport Security,Bid Management,Biomedical,Arbitration Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1