Cothrom Cosnaidh | Employment Opportunity

Muime/oide | Instructor 2

Baile nan Gàidheal | Highland Village

About Us

Creating Gaelic speakers and culture bearers in Nova Scotia!

Baile nan Gàidheal | Highland Village is an outdoor living history museum and Gaelic folklife centre that illustrates the story, culture and identity of Nova Scotia Gaels. Part of the Nova Scotia Museum, it is operated locally by Comunn Baile nan Gàidheal | The Nova Scotia Highland Village Society, a registered charity.

The vision of the Highland Village to be the leading Gaelic folklife centre, recognized in Nova Scotia, nationally, and internationally as an essential institution for continuing development and representation of a vital and sustainable Gaelic community. Its mission is to grow as a Gaelic folklife centre that bilingually nurtures, communicates and celebrates the heritage and cultural identity of Nova Scotia’s Gaelic community.

After more than twenty years of supporting language learners and instructors engaged in community learning opportunities through the Gàidhlig aig Baile | Gaelic in the Community Methodology (GAB), Baile nan Gàidheal is excited to launch the Cala Cainnte in partnership with Nova Scotia's Office of Gaelic Affairs, a division of the Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage.

About Cala Cainnte

Cala Cainnte will be an umbrella organization that will oversee long-term language immersions, training, and professional development that make use of the Gàidhlig aig Baile methodology, in addition to conducting research, development, and evaluation focused on its development. Launching in late 2025, Cala Cainnte's first live-in Gaelic language immersion program will be an unprecedented opportunity for learners to be immersed in the language and culture of Gaelic Nova Scotia. It will be open to adults from throughout Nova Scotia.

About Our Opportunity

Reporting to the Cala Cainnte Co-ordinator, the Muime/Oide - Instructor 2 collaborates in a team setting to provide support in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of authentic, dynamic and engaging programs and initiatives that define Cala Cainnte. The Instructor works to preserve, maintain, and promote the Gaelic language and cultural heritage and identity of Nova Scotia Gaels by facilitating the acquisition and use of Gaelic language and cultural expression using GAB. Specifically, the Instructor will help oversee a live-in language immersion program, providing direction and support to a group of adult learners, and building community connections.

The successful candidate can expect working onsite at a location to be determined in Eastern Nova Scotia.

Primary Accountabilities

GAB Instruction/Training
- Teach participants in immersion programs using GAB
- Develop activities, resources, and lesson plans for GAB sessions
- Support and lead GAB professional development opportunities for instructors
- Mentor new instructors
Event planning
- Support initiatives and immersions at Cala Cainnte (planning, delivery, evaluation)
- Logistics related to immersions and training sessions
Communications
- Maintain positive relationships with staff, partners, community, and participants
- Provide support and care for program participants
  - including emotional & cultural support, creating a community of care & respect, and supporting peaceful resolutions
- Support and lead community outreach
Evaluation/Assessment
- Monitor and analyze programming and participant feedback
- Record experiences and track learnings for future iterations

Other Duties

Adhere to Occupational Health & Safety and other policies.
Participate in training and professional development, including Gaelic aig Baile training, Gaelic language and cultural skills development, and compassionate communication training.
Demonstrate enthusiasm for Cala Cainnte's vision, the GAB methodology, creating new speakers in the province and celebrating Gaelic Nova Scotia

Qualifications & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
3+ years teaching Gàidhlig aig Baile (equivalent may be considered)
participated in Gàidhlig aig Baile training, or equivalent
3+ years previous event planning experience
A high level of proficiency in Gaelic language (spoken and written) and extensive knowledge of Gaelic cultural arts and expression in Nova Scotia.
Excellent communication (oral and written), conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational, planning, and facilitating skills
Strong leadership skills
Experience and skills for emotional regulation – personally and supporting others
Experience working within community and voluntary sectors, or experience in community development work
A creative nature with forward-thinking skills
Clean criminal records check required before hiring and every five years

Working Conditions

Collaborative teamwork
Mixed administrative and hands-on involvement
May require occasional travel for programs

Salary Range

5-6 month term starting in September/October 2025; full-time (or near full-time)

$1,923.08 – $2,115.38 Bi-Weekly

Benefits

Benefits may be available in accordance with Human Resources policies at Baile nan Gàidheal.

Employment Equity Statement

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is inclusive and representative, at all job levels, of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all equity deserving groups, including Gaels and Gaelic speakers in Nova Scotia. If you are a member of an equity group, please self-identify on your electronic application.

How to Apply

Only electronic applications will be accepted.

To apply, send a resume and cover letter to Shamus Y. MacDonald, PhD., Manager of Language and Culture, Baile nan Gàidheal, at shamus.macdonald@novascotia.ca

Please ensure you demonstrate in your application how you meet the above qualifications.

Applications must be received by 4pm on Monday June 23, 2025. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.