Learning Center Teacher

Career Opportunity

Learning Center Teacher

L’nu Sipuk Kina’muokuom (LSK) school

(Full-time, 2-Year Term)

Closing:

August 7, 2026

Anticipated Start Date:

September 1, 2026

Salary Range:

Based on NSTU Salary rates

General Description

Reporting to the LSK Principal, the Learning Centre Teacher will be responsible for working with students with diverse needs and delivering lessons and activities designed to meet their individual goals, while providing teaching strategies that respect the rights of students at LSK.

Responsibilities:

Instruction & Student Learning – 40%

• Deliver instruction aligned with Nova Scotia curriculum guidelines.
• Plan and deliver lessons and learning activities tailored to meet the individual goals of students with diverse learning needs.
• Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment that supports student achievement and well-being.

Individualized Student Support – 30%

• Lead the development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and implement Individual Program Plans (IPPs) for students requiring specialized supports.
• Ensure appropriate Educational Assistant (EA) coverage for each Learning Centre student on a daily basis.

Assessment & Student Progress – 15%

• Prepare, administer, and assess assignments, quizzes, and other learning activities to monitor student progress and inform instruction.
• Maintain accurate student attendance records and report absences to the Principal in accordance with school policies and regulations.
• Communicate student progress regularly with teachers, administration, and parents/guardians in accordance with school policy.

Learning Centre Management – 10%

• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming Learning Centre that supports effective teaching and learning.

School Community & Professional Engagement – 5%

• Participate in staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and school functions as required.
• Collaborate with teachers, Educational Assistants, administration, and other school staff to support student success.

Qualifications and Experience/Skills include but are not limited to:

• Valid Nova Scotia Teaching Certificate/License.
• No minimum experience required. New graduates welcome.

• Knowledge of inclusive education is considered a strong asset.

• Physically able to manage dysregulated children who may be a flight risk and/or are unable to manage their physical responses.
• Proficient with Email, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) with ability to learn new software.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of Indigenous and/or Mi’kmaw communities/organizations.

• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• A Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry check is required.

Working Conditions

• 5 days per week, Monday to Friday 8:15am to 3:15pm daily, 35 hours weekly

Benefits

This position comes with a variety of benefits including Sick and Personal Leave, Health, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance, an Employee & Family Assistance Program and employer matched Pension Plan. 

Please apply with a resume, cover letter and criminal records check to:

Human Resources Department

Email employmentapplication@sipeknekatik.ca

Mail/drop off:  522 Church Street, Indian Brook, NS B0N 2H0

We are an equal opportunity employer; however, qualified Aboriginal applicants will be given priority in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission. The Band will not assume any expenses related to any job application process, included but not limited to travel, relocation, and application development.  Please note certain positions come with mandatory employee benefits.

 Only those applicants who qualify for an interview will be contacted.