CBVRCE 2025 CUPE-2525, Casual Teacher Assistant, Various Locations

Nova Scotia Education Common Services Bureau (NSECSB); Sydney; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Nova Scotia seeks a Teacher Assistant to provide personal care and behavioral management support to students. Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, administering medication, and promoting emotional growth. The role requires relevant educational qualifications and a positive rapport with children. This is a contract position offering $24 - $29 per hour, aimed at fostering an inclusive environment for diverse students.

Qualifications

• Valid Standard First Aid certification required.
• Acceptable Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Checks are mandatory.
• Demonstrated ability to interact positively with children and youth.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and behavioral management support to students.
• Assist students with feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Administer medication under guidance as necessary.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Conflict management

Education

Teacher Assistant / Educational Support Diploma

Licensed Practical Nurse

Disability Support / Services

Human Services

Job description

Overview

Cape Breton and Victoria Counties, NS • CA$24 - CA$29 / hour • Entry Level • Contract

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 opportunities, promotes a love of learning, respect for others, and challenges all persons to develop their full potential to become confident, versatile, lifelong learners and thinkers. We are committed to ensuring the success and achievement of all students within a culturally responsive, safe, and inclusive school environment.

The CBVRCE invites applications for the above-noted position as we work together to create success for all students in our region. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve. The Centre for Education welcomes applications from Indigenous People, African Canadian and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQI++ community and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, we encourage you to apply and self-identify on your application. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance during the application process may contact Michelle MacLeod at or to request reasonable accommodations.

Note: Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted at any time.

Minimum required qualifications and documentation

• Teacher Assistant / Educational Support Diploma or Certificate from a recognized educational institution; or Licensed Practical Nurse
• Other relevant diplomas, such as Disability Support / Services, Human Services, Residential Care Worker, and Continuing Care Assistant in combination with relevant experience may be considered.
• Valid Standard First Aid
• Acceptable Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Checks
• Demonstrated ability to perform physical requirements of the positions
• Reliable, dependable and conscientious
• Acceptable record of attendance in previous employment
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with and develop a positive rapport with children and youth
• Awareness of and respect for diverse strengths and needs of children and youth with special needs and exceptionalities
• Knowledge of and ability to perform basic health, hygiene, and safety requirements for a variety of student needs
• Exceptional teamwork, communication, conflict management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain professional demeanor
• Knowledge and experience with behaviour management strategies for children and youth is an asset
• Non Violent Crisis Intervention is an asset
• Proof of supervised field placement (practicum) would be an asset
• Functional knowledge of assistive technology in supporting student learning would be an asset

Role and responsibilities

Role: The provision of personal care, behaviour management support and/or instructional support to students under the direction of the principal, supervising teacher, and/or school team.

Responsibilities: The responsibilities provide an outline of the major duties Teacher Assistants may assume.

1. Personal Care
2. Assist students with feeding, toileting needs, and personal hygiene as required
3. Administer medication and carry out medical procedures under the direction of the school principal in accordance with policy and health guidelines
4. Assist students to move about during the school day, including lifting/positioning and supporting as outlined in IPP/therapy plans; accompany students to transportation and community programs
5. Supervise students to ensure a safe environment
6. Assist with operation of support equipment
7. Assist students in dressing and undressing as required
8. Behaviour Management Support
9. Promote students’ emotional growth, well-being, independence
10. Encourage dignity, self-esteem, positive interactions, and participation
11. Assist in implementing behaviour management plans
12. Support for Instructional Program
13. Assist students with programs, strategies, exercises, and materials identified by the teacher
14. Assist the teacher in preparation of materials
15. Provide feedback to the supervising teacher on observations
16. Accompany students to and from community work placements and provide support as needed
17. Other related duties as assigned

Please note that these positions are subject to a Collective Agreement with CUPE Local 5050 which may be accessed at. We thank all applicants for your interest; however, only those chosen to proceed in the hiring process will be contacted.

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