CC#25-02-248 Educational Assistant - EB Chandler

Government of Nova Scotia; Amherst; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Nova Scotia is seeking an Educational Assistant to provide crucial support to students identified with various behavioral and cognitive challenges. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring safety and personal care while fostering an inclusive learning environment. Joining this team means contributing significantly to student wellbeing and academic success over a 10-month assignment. Candidates should have relevant educational credentials and certifications to support their application.

Qualifications

• Support for medical/personal care and student safety.
• Experience with children requiring behavioral management.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with diverse needs.
• Assist with basic medical/personal care.
• Conduct behavioral/safety support including personal hygiene.

Skills

Social/behavioral support

Cognitive support

Personal care

Education

High school completion certificate or equivalent

Diploma or certificate from a recognized post secondary institution

Standard First-Aid certification with CPR Level C

Job description

Competition #: CC#25-02-248 Position: Educational Assistant Union: NSGEU Family of Schools: Chignecto Location(s): E. B. Chandler Junior High School Hours Per Day: 5.50 Hours Per Week: 27.50 School Hours: 8:50Am-2:50Pm Assignment Hours: 8:50Am-2:50Pm Days: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri Status: Regular Full-time Percentage: 10 Months Salary: As per NSGEU Contract Additional Info: Post Date: Monday July 14, 2025 Close Date: Tuesday August 5, 2025 at 12:00:00PM Anticipated Start Date: Tuesday September 2, 2025 End Date: 6/30/2026 Introduction Educational Assistants provide support to students who are identified through the program planning process as requiring support with medical and personal care and/or safety/behaviour management. The position will require supporting students with a wide range of social/behavioural and cognitive abilities. Additionally, Educational Assistants will also be required to support basic medical/personal care and behavioural/safety support (including but not limited to personal hygiene, diabetes care, tube feeding, catheterization, running, lifting and positioning, personal care, toileting, feeding). Minimum Requirements - High school completion certificate or equivalent
- Recognized diploma or certificate program from a recognized post secondary institution including a formal practicum placement
- Current Standard First-Aid certification with CPR Level C. (The course must meet Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) and Workplace First Aid (WFA) standards to comply with the CSA Z1210-17 Standards).
- Ability to perform physical requirements of the position Additional Assets Closing Notes Please note, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are the successful candidate you will be required to provide copies of your education credentials and Standard First Aid and CPR- C. You will also be require to provide your original criminal records check and your original child abuse register which will be reviewed in accordance with the CCRCE policies and procedures.

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