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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.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS (mm,dd,yyyy): 01/21/2026  at 11:59pm.

Effective Dates (mm,dd,yyyy): 01/26/2026 to 07/31/2026 

Position Type: Term

ASSIGNMENT:

• Learning Support Teacher - Thursday's
• Early Literacy Support Teacher - Friday's

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Early Literacy Support Teacher will work with classroom teachers and school-based administrators to improve student achievement; the major focus will be on delivering Halifax Learning P-2 Structured Literacy Program iat the grade P-2 level and following the DEECD provincial early intervention framework. Other duties will include supporting literacy at all levels: Tier 1, 2 and 3 as deemed necessary by admin/TST/ regional literacy team.

Depending on qualifications and prior training, successful candidates may be required to take additional training as required for this position.

The Early Literacy Support Teacher is expected to:

• Provide small group instruction to students who are screened that will require foundational early literacy support. 
• Work in/out of classrooms with students to support literacy development and achievement of students.
• Maintain and submit records as outlined by the TCRCE Literacy staff (biweekly).
• Experience with structured literacy initiatives considered an asset.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Communicate effectively in written and oral form using positive interpersonal skills
• Utilize effective data-based problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate effective collaboration skills
• Use effective strategies for differentiating instruction
• Exhibit knowledge of outcomes-based curriculum
• Experience as a Learning Support teacher;
• Experience transitioning students;
• Experience working at the Elementary level;
• Experience working as a member of a program planning team;
• Experience working  closely with Teacher Assistants to ensure appropriate educational programming for individual students that supports independence;
• Training in working with students who require academic, behavioral and/or social emotional support, including life skills.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate students’ literacy needs and collaborate with teachers and administrators to interpret, use assessment data to improve instruction, and create instructional plans for students based on needs. 
• Use a range of assessment tools as a means to make sound decisions, through collaboration with school teams, about student literacy needs as related to the curriculum and instruction. 
• Analyze formal and informal student assessment data to determine next steps in instruction
• Plan, sequence, and scaffold instruction based on high leverage instructional practices
• Provide resource support to students identified through the program planning process who may require an alternate school setting;
• Demonstrate the ability to work as a team member in all phases of educational programming;
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all pertinent provincial and board policies related to student services;
• Demonstrate skills in communicating and working in collaborative partnerships;
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a variety of teaching models (group, individual, co-teaching, learning centre);
• Implement strategies, activities, and techniques for promoting student learning based on each student’s prior knowledge, skills, and learning needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A valid Nova Scotia Teaching Certificate;
• MEd. In Special Education; MEd in Inclusive Education; or Diploma in Special Education preferred
• Bachelor of education in elementary
• 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.
• Minimum five (5) years recent, successful classroom teaching experience in literacy instruction;
• Experience with Guided Reading/Small-group Instruction
• Early Literacy Support/Reading Recovery training would be an asset

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/