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Nova Scotia K–12 Teaching Jobs

82+ open K-12 teaching jobs across Nova Scotia. Browse by city, subject, or employer - updated daily.

Median posted pay
$50,340

Based on 58 posted roles

Peak posting window
May–Jul

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Nova Scotia teacher salary snapshot

Based on 58 active Nova Scotia listings with pay disclosed on this site.

$50,340

annual median, all roles

The median disclosed salary across Nova Scotia is $50,340, based on 58 active listings with pay information. School Support Staff is the most common role in current listings.

Hiring demand in Nova Scotia

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Nova Scotia has 82 active K–12 Teaching Jobs. Languages accounts for 21% of listings. Halifax has the most active listings, while Dartmouth has the most recent postings.

Cities in Nova Scotia

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Highest-paying districts in Nova Scotia

Median posted pay among the largest districts hiring in Nova Scotia, from roles with pay disclosed.

Fresh openings in Nova Scotia

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

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

CBVRCE 2026-2027 - NSTU Substitute Teacher (All School Sites)
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Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP

CBVRCE 2026-2027 - NSTU Substitute Teacher (All School Sites)

Sydney, Nova Scotia · Temporary

Thank you for your interest in pursuing a teaching career with the Cape Breton Victoria Regional Centre for Education. 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...

Compensation not listed

CSAP 26-596 - Aide-enseignant(e) - 5,5h /jour - École Belle-Baie
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Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP

CSAP 26-596 - Aide-enseignant(e) - 5,5h /jour - École Belle-Baie

Larrys River, Nova Scotia · Part Time

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CA$21 - CA$30/hr

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Frequently asked questions

There are 82 active K–12 Teaching Jobs in Nova Scotia, across 28 cities.

The median disclosed pay is $50,340 across 58 listings in Nova Scotia. School Support Staff has a median of $50,340.

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, Dartmouth, and Sydney have the most active listings in Nova Scotia.

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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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