Educational Program Assistant - End Date March 9, 2025

Dutch Settlement Elementary; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutch Settlement Elementary is seeking an Educational Program Assistant for a 10-month position. The role involves supporting students with personal care, behaviour management, and assistive technology. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Attractive schedules for work/life balance

Qualifications

• Valid First Aid / CPR Certification required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Trained or willing to be trained in personal care and assistive technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist with toileting and personal care.
• Implement behaviour management strategies.
• Support students with assistive technology.

Skills

First Aid / CPR Certification

Medium Lifting

Behaviour Management Support

Education

Related diploma or certificate

Job description

Daily Start Time : 08 : 00 AM, Daily End Time : 11 : 30 AM

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 :

• Toileting
• Personal Care
• Use of Assistive Technology
• 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 :

• A related diploma or certificate from a recognized 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, including time off at Christmas, March Break, and Summer break.

The starting annual salary for a 100% position is $35,817.70, including 4% vacation pay. Rates are based on a five (5) step scale with step increases annually as per the Collective Agreement.

EPAs are paid biweekly, with the annual salary distributed across 12 months (August 1st to July 31st) for a 10-month school year. For positions less than a full school year, the salary is pro-rated accordingly.

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.

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