Senior School Humanities Teacher (2026-2027 School Year Term Position)
About Our Opportunity
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated full-time (1.0 FTE) Humanities Teacher to join our Senior School. This is an immediate opportunity to teach within a supportive and student-centered learning environment. Teaching responsibilities will focus primarily on Contemporary Canadian Studies (CCS), IB History, and Sociology, with the potential for other courses as needed. Our small class sizes allow teachers to know students well, foster meaningful connections, and provide individualized support and challenge. As a member of our vibrant school community, you will also contribute to our rich co-curricular program through athletics, the arts, student leadership, and other areas of school life. The successful candidate will begin as soon as possible.
In addition to class preparation and classroom teaching, all teachers are responsible for:
- Collaboratively designing curriculum and aligning curriculum with department goals and the School's mission
- Developing culturally relevant, inclusive, and responsive curriculum for diverse learners
- Integrating innovation and new technologies into learning
- Conducting formative and summative student assessments
- Grading student work and providing feedback in a timely manner
- Communicating information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress including formally through report cards and parent-teacher meetings
- Holding one-on-one student meetings and regular tutorial periods
- Attending all assigned faculty and committee meetings
- Acting as an Advisor to a small group of students
- Participating fully in all aspects of KES school life- including coaching sports, supporting arts programming, attending and chaperoning school events, and partaking in regular teacher duty rotation
The Ideal Candidate
- Holds a valid Teacher’s Certification or equivalent
- Demonstrates experience and enthusiasm for teaching Humanities subjects
- Familiarity with IB History is an asset, along with a willingness to complete IB training
- Demonstrates commitment to collaboration and teamwork, and diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Has a growth mindset, sense of humor, and excellent organizational and communication skills
- Enjoys wearing many hats
- Is dedicated to making positive contributions to the student experience both inside and outside the classroom
What We Offer
- Position Type: Contract full-time (1.0 FTE) 10-month term
- Salary: Competitive with the Nova Scotia Teachers’ provincial salary scale
- Fitness benefit: complimentary use of athletics facilities
- Employee meal benefit: enjoy meals in full-service dining hall when teaching or on duty
- Dynamic professional development opportunities
- A fun and rewarding family-oriented work environment
- Our 92-acre campus provides modern facilities, as well as beautiful outdoor spaces and a daily connection to nature.
- Start date: Immediate
As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must provide a current Criminal Background and Vulnerable Sector Screening. Due to the large volume of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview To apply, please send a resume and cover letter expressing your interest to the attention of Jenn Shaw, Director, HR and Diversity at jshaw@kes.ns.ca.
King’s-Edgehill School is located in Mi'kma'ki, the unceded ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq People.
