The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education is responsible for the administration of the public school system within the boundaries of Cape Breton and Victoria Counties, supporting approximately 12,000 students in 38 schools.

We foster a caring, dynamic and creative environment that provides educational opportunities, promotes a love of learning, respect for others and challenges all persons to develop their full potential to become confident, versatile, lifelong learners and thinkers. We are committed to ensuring the success and achievement of all students within a culturally responsive, safe and inclusive school environment.

The CBVRCE invites applications for the above noted position as we work together to create success for all students in our region. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve. The Centre for Education welcomes applications from Indigenous People, African Canadian and Other Racially Visible Persons, Members of the 2SLGBTQI++ Community, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, we encourage you to apply and self-identify on your application. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance during the application process may contact Claudette Vickers at 902-562-6812 or c-vickers@cbvrce.ca to request reasonable accommodations.

Application Deadline: Friday, February 21, 2025 at midnight.

Position Effective date: August 1, 2025

To Apply: Complete the online profile/resume – Please attach a resume and cover letter to your profile. Ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certificates. Your application must include at least three (3) work-related references, one must be your most recent supervisor or your practicum associate teacher or administrator.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold a valid Nova Scotia Teaching Certificate, or will hold one by September 1, 2025

• Excellent Classroom Management Skills

• Endorsation and methodology courses in the appropriate Subject area and level

• Endorsation in Music preferred.

• Classroom music teachers should hold a degree or diploma in music/music education. A solid understanding of music pedagogy with a background in music methodology courses is required. Orff and/or Kodaly certification or training is also recommended.

• Instrumental music teachers should hold a music/music education degree and have extensive experience in music performance including wind band. A firm knowledge and experience in both conducting and instrumental techniques, and a solid understanding of music pedagogy with a background in instrumental methodology courses is required. Commitment to rehearsals outside of regular school hours are frequently expected and are considered part of contact time.

• Knowledge and/or experience in inclusive teaching and assessment practices.

• The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education website under Employment Opportunities has a link to the job descriptions and detailed qualifications required for specific teaching positions. Also available here: https://cbvrce.ca/hrvtl/qualifications-block.php?group_type=NSTU

Thank you for your interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Following the shortlisting and interview process, those selected could be offered a probationary or term contract with CBVRCE. Salary and benefits are as outlined in the Nova Scotia Teachers Provincial Agreement. Specific positions (Grade, school, etc) will be available at a later date and communicated to successful applicants.

Employment with the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education is contingent upon providing a satisfactory Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Abuse Registry check.