Comp #26-388 Permanent Educational Assistant

Simplication; Dalhousie; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Simplication is seeking an Educational Assistant at Dalhousie Regional High School for a permanent position of 30 hours per week. The role supports teachers and helps with the care of students with diverse needs, including in classrooms and learning environments.

English language competence is essential for communication with staff and students. The successful candidate will have a high school diploma, completed related training, and demonstrated ability to work well in a team, with

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school supplemented by completion of an approved training course related to the field of work.
• Experience or demonstrated ability in dealing with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in classrooms and other learning environments (libraries, shops, laboratories).
• Supervise and assist groups of students; tutor students as directed by the teacher.
• Assist with preparation of teaching aids and distribution of materials; maintain records as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Related training course

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

WE ARE AN EQUAL

OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

CUPE 2745 MEMBERS

2026-2027 School Year

Permanent Position

Duties of Position: As per attached job descriptions

Essential and Desirable Qualifications: As per attached. Candidate must be capable of carrying out assigned duties and possess the ability to work as part of a team. Written and spoken competence in English is essential.

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT POSTING:

Location and Hours of Work:

• Dalhousie Regional High School -Comp 26-388
  One (1) Permanent – 6.0 hours per day – 30 hours per week

DEFINITION This is work primarily assisting teachers in the performance of their duties as well as attending to the physical needs of exceptional students. Work is under the supervision of a teacher and involves assisting individuals and groups of students. Duties include providing assistance in classrooms, libraries, shops, laboratories and any other learning environment; assisting with the supervision of students; assisting with the preparation of teaching aids and the assembly of materials as directed by the teacher; tutoring students; assisting with maintaining records, and generally assisting teachers with functions designed to fulfill the instruction, social and/or behavioural goals and objectives as planned by the teacher. Duties may also include assisting students with transportation to and from school and moving around within the school; assistance with feeding, hygiene, clothing and toileting; care of catheterised students. N.B. Other related responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as may become necessary to the operation of the school. QUALIFICATIONS Graduation from high school supplemented by completion of an approved training course related to the field of work, and experience or demonstrated ability in dealing with children; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Specific training, deemed essential by the Employer to meet the special needs of the student(s), may also be required