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 you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.   

Requsition#:  91711

Position: Teacher 

Subject Area(s): Grade 11/12 English, Grade 11 Contemporary Canadian Studies, Grade 12 Global Geo (QAHS)

Location: QAHS Adult High/Alternate Programs, Liverpool

Status: 40% Term

Start/End Dates: Effective August 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027

Deadline to Apply: June 29, 2026 at 11:59pm AST

  Description: The senior high teacher plays a critical role in supporting student learning and achievement within the South Shore Regional Centre for Education. Research consistently shows that high-quality teaching has the greatest impact on student success, and this role is grounded in the Nova Scotia Teaching Standards, which outline the knowledge, skills, and practices required for effective teaching. This position reflects the complexity and importance of teaching, with a strong focus on meeting the diverse needs of all learners and maintaining high expectations for every student.   Required Qualifications and Experience

Valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification Bachelor of Education - Secondary ELA Major or Minor SS Major or Minor

  Desired Experience and Attributes

Professional development 10-12 ELA and SS Experience teaching 10-12 ELA and SS Experience teaching grades 10-12 Know, respond to, and engage all students. Know the subjects they teach and how to teach them. Use ‘Assessment for and of Learning’ to guide teaching and learning. Create safe and positive learning environments. Participate in professional learning throughout their careers. Model and promote professionalism in teaching.

  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 checks that are less than 3 months old you can attach these checks to your application / resume.   To apply, please complete the online application and attach a current resume. The last page of your resume will include 3 professional references and must be your most recent supervisor. Important: Please save your resume as LastnameFirstnameYear. To apply, please complete the online application and attach a current resume, along with 3 professional references. (Please note: Failure to include references may cause delay in processing your application.)      We thank you for your interest in the posted vacancy.