Careers
Explore job openings and career opportunities
We are an independent, not-for-profit day school with approximately 175 students from pre-primary through grade 9. Multi-age groupings, co-operative learning, and small classes make this a wonderful working and learning environment. If you are a good match for the career opportunities below, please reach out!
Teaching at Halifax Independent
Educators at our school demonstrate an enthusiastic commitment to
- whole-child learning
- relational teaching
- growth in teaching practice
- cross-curricular collaboration
Stronger together
We value close collaboration across departments and strong relationships with families. Our students call us by our first names.
Our teaching and admin staff is strengthened by focused planning and professional development in August and June, as well as whole-group and individual professional development opportunities.
Staff members share a commitment to fostering a supportive and positive work culture, and each person’s contribution reflects their unique mix of interests and experiences.
Current Job Opportunities
Staff members work in close collaboration with their colleagues; strong communication skills with an openness to ideas and perspectives are essential. We value partnering across disciplines and grade levels, so broad experience is advantageous.
Candidates must exhibit an authentic passion and enthusiasm for progressive education, demonstrate sensitivity to children’s differences, and understand the importance of developing strong working relationships with families. They must be self-motivated, life-long learners willing to work in an intellectually demanding setting with high expectations.
We have no job openings at this time.
However, we love to build relationships with qualified substitute teachers. If you have a valid Nova Scotia teacher certification, or you meet the NS teacher certfication eligibility requirements, we would love to hear from you. Send an introductory cover letter, along with your résumé, including two references, to search@halifaxindependentschool.ns.ca.
What to Expect
While we welcome applications from all qualified candidates, please note that we contact only those who are selected for a preliminary interview.
Inclusivity
Halifax Independent School embraces equity and diversity, and is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive space for adults and children in our school community.
We encourage candidates from under-represented communities to consider employment opportunities at our school. We invite applicants to self-identify in the cover letter/resume portion of their application.
Volunteer
Volunteering is a great way to get to know our community and to experience our approach first hand.
If you are interested in pursuing a volunteer opportunity at the school contact us for more information.
