P8 Phys Ed and P6 Elem Music

**P-8 Phys Ed and P-6 elem Music (NRC)**:
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.

P-8 Phys Ed & P-6 Music Teacher - Substitute - Req#87142

Date: April 24, 2025

Location: New Ross NS, CA, B0J 2M0

Title: P-8 Phys Ed & P-6 Music Teacher

Reports to: School Administrator

Location: New Ross Consolidated

Application Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 04/29/2025 at 11:59pm.

Effective Date(s) (mm/dd/yyyy): 05/04/2025

Position Type: 100% Substitute

Description:
The Elementary Phy Ed, Music 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.

**Required Qualifications and Experience**
- Valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification
- Bachelor of Education - Elementary
- University education in Kinesiology, Human Kinetics, or Physical Education
- OR a minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching a minimum of 50% Physical Education within the last seven (7) years with positive performance appraisals and/or references
- University education in Kodaly, Orff, or Music Education
- OR a minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching a minimum of 50% Music within the last seven (7) years with positive performance appraisals and/or references

**Desired Qualifications and Experience**
- Professional development in Phys Ed
- Experience teaching Phys Ed
- Professional development in Music
- Experience teaching Music
- University Level Coarses in Music
- University Level Coarses in Kinesiology
- University level courses in literacy education
- University level courses in mathematics or mathematics education
- University level courses in student assessment
- University level courses in special or inclusive education
- Professional development in literacy education
- Professional development in mathematics or mathematics education
- Professional development in student assessment
- Professional development in special or inclusive education
- Experience teaching grade Primary
- Experience teaching grades P-8
- 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;
- 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 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.

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.