Tri-County Regional Centre for Education   The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education (TCRCE) encompasses the three (3) Counties of Shelburne, Yarmouth, and Digby serving approximately 6100 students in twenty-two (22) schools, composed of 13 Elementary Schools, 6 High Schools, 1 Middle School, and 2 Elementary/High Schools.   TCRCE is an equal opportunity employer; we welcome applications from people with disabilities, and we can provide accommodations during the interview and hiring processes. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African descent/ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.   Effective Date: 2026/2027 School Year   Position Type: Substitute PLEASE NOTE INTERVIEWS WILL ONLY BE CONDUCTED THIS JULY/AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 

ALTERNATIVE SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Are you interested in Teaching? Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree?

As a minimum requirement, successful candidates will have an academic qualification of a bachelor’s degree or is in the fourth year of a five-year integrated Bachelor of Education program or is enrolled in a two-year Bachelor of Education program.

Upon completion of receiving a permit to teach, successful candidates will be substitute teachers on an on-call basis for Tri-County Regional Centre for Education Schools located in Digby, Shelburne, & Yarmouth Counties. 

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Math, Science, English, French, Business, Arts or related field;


Qualify for a Permit to Teach;


Experience working with children is an asset;


Proven ability to communicate and work alongside diverse cultural and racial backgrounds;

Characteristics 

Have excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills;


Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team;


Demonstrated ability to value the voice and contribution of others while remaining open to corrective criticism;


Have the ability to maintain confidentiality in all issues related to student, parents and school.

Accountabilities

Follow a substitute teaching plan as provided by the School;





Promote and facilitate positive interactions among all students;


Model appropriate problem solving and conflict resolution;


Communicate effectively with School Administration, teachers, school personnel and students;


Abide by regional policies;


Respect privacy and confidentiality.

    TO APPLY:

Complete the online profile/resume - you can attach a resume to your profile, security checks, and reference letters if applicable. In the profile ensure you fill in all areas with a red asterisk * to avoid errors even if it doesn't pertain to your application. Ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certificates.  Ensure to upload all post secondary education diploma/certificates. 

(Please note: Three (3) references from Immediate Supervisors required - failure to include your references will cause delay in processing your application, also you should include email addresses for your references, this will speed up the process, ensure they know to check their junk/spam folders).   Once You've Applied: Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. A notification email will be sent when the position has been filled. Ensure to check your junk/spam folders.   SECURITY CHECKS: The Tri-County 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 security checks less than 3 months old you can attach these checks to your profile / resume, otherwise, you will receive instructions once a decision has been made on your application.    For more information about the TCRCE visit our website at https://www.tcrce.ca/