Nova Scotia K–12 Teaching Jobs

districts hiring: 9
Median posted pay: $69,820
Peak posting window: May–Jul

Nova Scotia teacher salary snapshot

Based on 9 active Nova Scotia listings with pay disclosed on this site.

$69,820

annual median, all roles

Classroom Teacher

$70,000

Substitute Teacher

$5,980

Teaching Assistant

$33,500

The median disclosed salary across Nova Scotia is $69,820, based on 9 active listings with pay information. Classroom Teacher is the most common role in current listings.

Hiring demand in Nova Scotia

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Nova Scotia has 19 active K–12 Teaching Jobs. Visual & Performing Arts accounts for 21% of listings. Halifax has the most active listings, while Berwick has the most recent postings.

Cities in Nova Scotia

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Halifax, NS

7 jobs

Antigonish, NS

4 jobs

Afton, NS

3 jobs

Fresh openings in Nova Scotia

Newest K-12 and district roles published across the province.

Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP

AVRCE Casual Educational Assistants - September 2026

Berwick, Nova Scotia · Temporary

ANNAPOLIS VALLEY REGIONAL CENTRE FOR EDUCATION Casual Educational Assistants (EAs) Are you interested in working with children who require the support of an Educational Assistant? Casual Eduational Assistants (EA's) are required on an “as needed” basis to work at various schools - $16.75/Hr You must include three work...

CA$17 - CA$17/hr

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health

Clinical Interventionist, Provincial Preschool Autism Services (Western Zone, Kentville)

Camp Aldershot, Nova Scotia · Full Time

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. [//hcm17.sapsf.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?bplte_company=NSHAP&loginMethod=SSO] COMPANY : IWK HEALTH Req ID: 221088 Department/Program: WZ Provincial Preschool Autism Services, Provincial Preschool Autism Services Location: Kentville Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT...

CA$42 - CA$58/hr

Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP

CBVRCE - NSTU 2026-2027 - Speech Language Pathologist (2 FTEs)- Probationary

Nova Scotia · Full Time

The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education is responsible for the administration of the public school system within the boundaries of Cape Breton and Victoria Counties, supporting approximately 12,000 students in 38 schools. We foster a caring, dynamic and creative environment that provides educational...

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Frequently asked questions

There are 19 active K–12 Teaching Jobs in Nova Scotia, across 7 cities.

The median disclosed pay is $69,820 across 9 listings in Nova Scotia. Classroom Teacher has a median of $70,000.

Requirements in Nova Scotia can vary by role and employer, so candidates should confirm the required license, certificate, or credentials for each posting. Review the license and credential requirements section for the official agency resource before applying.

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Halifax, Antigonish, and Afton have the most active listings in Nova Scotia.

License and credential requirements in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia public-school teachers must be certified or hold a teaching permit. Applicants for certification must complete an approved program of professional studies, with certification requirements governed by the Education Act and Teacher Certification Regulations.

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