Comp #26-434 Permanent Educational Assistant

Anglophone North School District; Dalhousie; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Anglophone North School District is seeking an Educational Assistant to support teachers and directly assist students, including those with exceptional needs. The role involves helping in classrooms, libraries, shops and labs, and contributing to instructional and behavioral goals.

Requirements include a high school diploma plus an approved field-related training course, and the ability to work as part of a team with strong English communication skills.

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; ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in daily classroom activities and support students with learning needs.
• Support with supervising students in classrooms, libraries, shops, laboratories and other learning spaces.
• Help prepare teaching aids and assemble materials as directed by the teacher.
• Tutor students and assist with maintaining records as required.
• Assist with student transportation, feeding, hygiene, clothing and toileting as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Field-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:

• L. E. Reinsborough -Comp 26-434 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