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Empowering Excellence: Our Human Resources Philosophy
At Grammar, we know well that our people, driven by inspired passion and determined purpose, are the reason that we achieve excellence. Our Human Resources philosophy reflects this understanding. We believe every individual is unique and valuable, and that he, she, or they deserve our respect, support, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are committed to creating a culture where all employees feel they belong, feel encouraged to give their best and achieve their full potential.
People Focused: At Grammar, we are committed to celebrating our diversity. Each employee brings a unique background, experience, and perspective that enriches our community, informs our distinct commitment to teaching and learning, and inspires our impassioned commitment to create a community where everyone feels they are part of the Grammar community.
Talent Development: At Grammar, we are committed to investing in our employees’ personal and professional development. We support our employees’ passion to grow their knowledge, expand their skills, and realize their professional aspirations through professional development plans and opportunities.
Performance Excellence: At Grammar, we are committed to setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback, and recognizing performance excellence. We encourage our employees to strive for excellence in the realization of our shared vision, mission, and values.
Wellness: At Grammar, we are committed to employee well-being. We provide comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and other resources to help our employees thrive both inside and outside the workplace.
Ethical and Legal Compliance: At Grammar, we are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in all our Human Resources practices and complying with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, prioritizing fairness, transparency, and equity in all employment practices.
Continuous Improvement: At Grammar, we are committed to Human Resources excellence. As such, we regularly assess and refine our Human Resources policies, practices, and programs to ensure they remain relevant, effective, and aligned with the evolving needs of our organization and employees.
Communication and Collaboration: At Grammar, we are committed to open, honest, and transparent communication. We foster a culture of collaboration where employees are encouraged to share ideas, provide feedback, and work together, in forums both formal and informal, to achieve our common goals.
Strategic: At Grammar, we are committed to excellence in our Human Resources strategies by ensuring our practices match our environment and contribute to the achievement of our vision. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities facing our community and develop our Human Resources initiatives to drive our sustainable growth, innovation, and success.
The Halifax Grammar School is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. We welcome and encourage applications from the following underrepresented groups: Indigenous persons, racially visible persons, persons with a disability, women, and persons of a minority, sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?
Positions will be posted as they become available. Interested individuals are invited to send a cover letter and resume to careers@halifaxgrammar.ca.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Positions Available
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French Teacher
The Halifax Grammar School (Grammar) is seeking an experienced elementary French Teacher for a six (6) month term position with the possibility of an extension, beginning in January 2025.We are seeking a dedicated and inspiring educator. This educator will have a broad knowledge of French curriculum innovations, including differentiated instructional strategies and assessment practices. They can plan, organize and implement dynamic instructional programming in an engaging and innovative learning environment. They must have exceptional communication skills and be confident users of technology. Finally, this individual must be a collaborative team player. The desire to actively contribute to co-curricular activities and be part of the Grammar school community is essential. The candidate should also expect to fully engage in the school community and contribute to the dynamic academic and co-curricular learning environment.Qualifications:- Bachelor of Education Degree
- Bachelor of Arts with a Major in French
- Nova Scotia Teaching Licence (or equivalent)
- 3-5 years of experience teaching is preferred
- Experience with AIM Language Learning is an asset
The successful candidate will be subject to passing and maintaining a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector check.Please submit your resume and cover letter by emailing careers@halifaxgrammar.ca. For further information about this opportunity, please contact Marlee Naipaul at mnaipaul@halifaxgrammar.ca or (902) 219-0185. Please quote FRENCH2024PT-W in your subject line. Applications should be received by November 4, 2024.We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. -
Substitute/Supply Teachers
Teaching staff interested in substituting may forward a cover letter and resume to careers@halifaxgrammar.ca.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
For further information, please contact Marlee Naipaul, Director of Human Resources.
