Educational Program Assistant

South Woodside Elementary; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Nova Scotia is seeking an Educational Program Assistant to support students with personal care and behaviour management. The role offers competitive compensation and a 10-month work schedule aligned with the school calendar. Applicants should possess a valid First Aid/CPR Certification and experience with autism is preferred. The position includes benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Attractive work/life balance schedules

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Valid First Aid/CPR Certification required.
• Experience with personal care and behaviour management support is beneficial.
• Formal practicum placement is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and behavior management.
• Implement calming strategies and track behavior targets.

Skills

Valid First Aid/CPR Certification

Medium lifting (up to 50 pounds)

Experience working with autism

Education

Diploma or certificate from a recognised post‑secondary institution

Job description

Details

Daily Start Time: 11:15 AM, Daily End Time: 02:45 PM

Job Requirements

• Valid First Aid/CPR Certification (please upload certificate or proof of registration in upcoming course to your resume)
• Medium Lifting (up to 50 pounds)

Trained or Willing to be Trained

• Personal Care
• Behaviour Management Support (Assist with implementation and tracking of behaviour targets, De‑escalation strategies, foster pro‑social and conflict resolution skills, implement calming strategies)

Assets

• Experience working with autism
• A related diploma or certificate from a recognised post‑secondary institution, including a formal practicum placement will be considered an asset.

HRCE offers

• Attractive schedules offering work/life balance
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits cost‑shared with the employer
• Defined benefit pension plan with contributions matched by the employer
• Excellent career opportunities and potential for professional growth and development
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

Educational Program Assistants are members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 5047 (CUPE). The CUPE collective agreement can be accessed by clicking HERE.

Rate of Pay

This is a 10‑month position with a work schedule in accordance with the school year calendar which includes time off at Christmas, March Break and Summer break.

The starting annual salary for a 100% position is $37,811.64, including 4% vacation pay. Rates are based on a five (5) step scale with step increases occurring annually in accordance with the Collective Agreement as shown below.

EPAs are paid every two weeks with the annual salary paid across 12 months (August 1st to July 31st) for working a 10‑month school year. The annual salary for term positions less than a school year is pro‑rated over the length of the term.

Daily Hours of Work

50% Position = 3.5 hours (includes one 15 minute paid break)

80% Position = 6.1 hours (includes ½ hour unpaid lunch and two 15 minute paid breaks)

100% Position = 7.5 hours (includes ½ hour unpaid lunch and two 15 minute paid breaks)

Applicants must complete the EPA Specific Questionnaire at the end of the Educational Program Assistant Resume Template.