Primary Classroom Teacher

POSITION TITLE: Primary Classroom Teacher

COMPETITION END DATE: August 05, 2026 8:00 AM

LOCATION(S): William Mercer Academy · P.O. Box 100 · 97 Wellington Road · Dover · A0G 1X0

EDUCATION REQUIRED: Bachelor of Education - Primary

TRAINING METHOD: PRIMARY-ELEMENTARY

Job Text

Full-time permanent Primary Classroom Teacher position. Duties to commence September 8, 2026.

As the successful candidate, you are committed to furthering the goals for student success in an inclusive, safe and caring environment. You subscribe to a "students first" philosophy in your practice and believe that collaboration is key for your growth as an educator.

If selected for an interview, candidates should be prepared to speak about their experience and demonstrated competencies in relation to the 8 Standards of Practice for Classroom Teachers (outlined below):

• Know learners and how they learn


• Know the content and teaching strategies


• Ability to plan and implement effective, responsive, teaching and learning


• Ability to assess, provide feedback, and report on student learning


• Ability to create and maintain supportive, safe, and inclusive environments


• Ability to engage collaboratively with families and the school community


• Demonstrates a growth mindset


• Demonstrates professionalism

Additional information regarding these standards can be found here: 8 Standards of Practice for Classroom Teachers

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Engage professionally with colleagues, families and communities.


• Demonstrate the planning and implementation of effective and responsive teaching and learning practices.


• Provide evidence of how to shape a safe and positive learning environment for students and families.


• Demonstrate a love of learning and an ability to build learner and leadership capacity.


• Provide evidence and understanding of the impact of effective assessment practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education - Primary/Elementary


• NL Teaching Certificate - Level IV or higher


• Appropriate Training Methods


• Equivalencies will be consideration

Annual Teacher Salary Scale contained within the NLTA Provincial Collective Agreement and benefits contained within the agreement.

Applicants without the required qualifications may be considered in accordance with Clause 37.01 (d) of the provincial collective agreement.

REMINDER: Electronic eOFFERs only with 24 hour expiration - applicants must monitor their email accounts.

If Interview Required: Please note that candidates designated as Recommendable in 2024 or 2025 individual or pool competitions will have that designation carried over for 2026 and will not require an interview for similar positions.

Interviews that occur during this hiring season will be designated as Recommendable or Not Recommendable at this time .

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