Forest Ridge - Social Emotional Learning Teacher (SEL) - Perm 2026 (91676)

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): 06/14/2026at 11:59pm.

Effective Dates (mm,dd,yyyy): 08/01/2026 

Position Type: Permanent

Assignment

• Social Emotional Learning Teacher 

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification
• Bachelor of Education - Elementary
• Holds a degree in Counselling that is not recognized as meeting qualifications to employed as a School Counsellor in NS; or
• Teachers with a M.Ed with a focus on Social and Emotional learning.
• University level courses in special or inclusive education
• Professional development in Program Support
• Experience teaching grades P-6
• Values working alongside those with diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• 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.

Details of work:

Supports and Interventions

• Collaboration to deliver strength-based interventions and learning opportunities based on identified school-wide needs.
• Participation in the Teaching Support Team (TST) and Student Planning Teams (SPT).
• Provide resources, consultation, coordination, and/or co-delivery of psychoeducational programs within their scope of practice (e.g., classroom presentations, well-being sessions, school-wide events promoting positive school culture and mental health).
• Group counselling and direct mental health interventions for small, focused groups of students with similar challenges.
• Providing support and skill development addressing specific identified and prioritized needs.

Examples of Supports

• Life transitions
• Relationship building
• Self-advocacy
• Equity and respect advocacy
• Fostering compassion and empathy
• Inclusion strategies
• Emotional awareness and regulation strategies
• Conflict resolution
• Career development and planning
• Resilience skill building
• Gender identity
• Navigating grief and loss
• Gender-based violence
• Stress and anxiety
• Healthy coping strategies
• Navigating transitions
• Goal setting and time management

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/