Comp #26-390 Permanent Educational Assistant

Simplication; City of Miramichi; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Simplication is seeking an Educational Assistant for Max Aitken Academy in New Brunswick. This permanent role involves 6.0 hours per day, 30 hours per week, supporting teachers and students with daily instructional activities.

The position requires English language proficiency and the ability to work as part of a team to support students with diverse needs across classrooms and other learning environments.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school supplemented by completion of an approved training course related to the field of work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience or demonstrated ability in dealing with children.
• Candidate must be capable of carrying out assigned duties and work as part of a team; written and spoken English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in classrooms, libraries, shops, laboratories and other learning environments.
• Supervise students and assist with transportation to and from school as needed.
• Assist with preparation of teaching aids and assembly of materials as directed by the teacher; tutor students.
• Maintain records as directed and support teachers in achieving instructional, social and behavioral goals.
• Perform related duties as assigned to support school operations.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma with related training

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:

• Max Aitken Academy -Comp 26-390
  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 instructional, social and/or behavioral 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 catheterized 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