Careers
Explore career opportunities
If you are a good match for the career opportunities below, please reach out! We are an independent, not-for-profit day school with approximately 165 students from pre-primary through grade 9. Multi-age groupings, co-operative learning, and small classes make this a wonderful working and learning environment.
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
Lunch and Afterschool Monitors PT
Start Date: September 2026
Required availability:
Must be available to work a minimum of 3 shifts per week.
Availability for Tuesdays, Thursdays and/or for Monday afternoons is considered an asset.
- Lunch Monitor shifts are typically 1.5 hours, approx. 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
- Afterschool shifts are typically 2 hours, approx. 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Part-time hours: approximately 10-20 per week
Wage: starting from $17.25 per hour
Basic Qualifications
- Must be punctual and dependable
- Must have experience working with children/youth
- Must be available to work during the school calendar year, ending mid-June 2027
- Must be comfortable working outside in all weather
Conditions of Employment
- Confirmation of legal entitlement to work in Canada
- Nova Scotia Child Abuse Registry (CAR) search results (new, or issued within the past 90 days)
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) results (new, or issued within the past 90 days)
How to Apply
Deadline: not fixed
Please apply asap; hiring will continue until we are fully staffed.
For consideration, submit a résumé including 2 or more references.
Email submissions are preferred.
We have no teaching positions available 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, via email, linked below.
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.
