Comp #26-399 Temporary Educational Assistant

Simplication; City of Miramichi; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Simplication is seeking an Educational Assistant for a temporary position at Miramichi Valley High School in Miramichi, NB. The role is 6.0 hours per day, 30 hours per week, until June 25, 2027. You will assist teachers and support the needs of exceptional students in various learning environments under teacher supervision.

Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential. Duties include classroom assistance, tutoring, record-keeping and collaboration with the education team to meet

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.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Work primarily assisting teachers in the performance of their duties and attend to the physical needs of exceptional students.
• Assist in classrooms, libraries, shops, laboratories and other learning environments.
• Supervise students, help prepare teaching aids, tutor students and maintain records.
• Assist with transportation, feeding, hygiene and toileting as needed; support general instructional, social and behavioral goals.

Education

High school diploma + approved training

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

WE ARE AN EQUAL

OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

CUPE 2745 MEMBERS

2026-2027 School Year

Temporary 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:

• Miramchi Valley High School-Comp 26-399
  One (1) Temporary – 6.0 hours per day – 30 hours per week until June 25, 2027.

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