CC#25-09-07, Casual Educational Assistant- Chignecto Family of Schools

Government of Nova Scotia; Amherst; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Canada is seeking a Casual Educational Assistant to support the learning and development of children across various schools. The ideal candidate must possess a high school certificate and a degree in child and youth development. Certification in First Aid and CPR is also required. This position offers a pay rate of $17.07/hr to $17.42.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school completion certificate or equivalent.
• Completed a recognized Certificate/Diploma/Degree in child and youth development with a practicum.
• Must have CSA Intermediate Workplace First Aid with CPR 'C'.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily educational activities in various schools.
• Support the learning and development of children and youth.

Skills

Child and youth development knowledge

Physical capability

First Aid and CPR certification

Education

High school completion certificate or equivalent

Certificate/Diploma/Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution

Job description

Casual Educational Assistant Position

Chignecto Family of Schools

CC#25-09-07

The Chignecto- Central Regional Centre for Education is accepting applications for the 2025-26 Casual Educational Assistant List. This is for day-to-day work at various schools within the applicable Family of Schools and Geographic area as identified above.

Items to bring to the interview :

Documentation of education (i.e., Certificate/Diploma/Degree);

CSA Intermediate Workplace First Aid with CPR 'C';

In addition to above, you are also required to provide your original Criminal Records Check of the Vulnerable Sector along with your original Child Abuse Register.

Rate of Pay: $17.07/hr. to $17.42

Requirements:

• High school completion certificate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a Certificate/Diploma/Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, specifically in a field focused on child and youth development, including a formal practicum placement.
• CSA Intermediate Workplace First Aid with CPR '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.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance during the hiring process may contact Employee Health at [e-mail] or 902-896-5799 to request reasonable accommodations.

All employees require a criminal record check of the vulnerable sector. The CCRCE requires an original check dated within six (6) months from your date of hire. If you are selected for hire you will be provided with a letter from the CCRCE to take your local Police/RCMP Detachment to have this check completed.

All employees also require a child abuse register check. The CCRCE requires an original check dated within six (6) months from your date of hire. For more information on how to obtain a child abuse register please visit “Apply for a Child Abuse Register search – Government of Nova Scotia”.

The criminal record check of the vulnerable sector along with the child abuse register check will be reviewed in accordance with the CCRCE policies and procedures.

*Please note, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.