Pre-Primary Substitute Teacher

About the role

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education is accepting applications for the Pre-Primary Substitute List for the 2026-27 school year. The Pre-Primary Substitute supports children in the Pre-Primary program by understanding and responding to their needs, playing with them and engaging their natural curiosity.

Key responsibilities

• Support children in the Pre-Primary program by responding to their needs
• Provide support with material and snack preparation when required
• Ensure the well-being and safety of children
• Support possible toileting and dressing needs for indoor and outdoor play

Required profile

• Recent experience (within the past 5 years) working with pre-school children
• Application requires a completed online resume, including the questionnaire section
• After a successful interview and positive reference checks, candidates must provide a Vulnerable Sector Check (issued within the past six months) and a current Child Abuse Registry search result
• Applicants do not need to be a substitute to apply and be considered for term and permanent positions

Required skills

• Current First Aid certification is an asset
• Training and/or experience in a play-based learning environment is an asset

Pay is $30.46 per hour. Employment is contingent on a satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry searches. Candidates are invited to apply through the online resume; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.