Educational Program Assistant - EQUITY POSITION

Chebucto Heights Elementary; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional education center in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is hiring Educational Program Assistants to support children with disabilities. The role involves personal care, behavior management, and requires a valid CPR certification. Competitive compensation, health benefits, and a defined benefit pension plan are offered. The starting salary for a full-time position is $37,811.64 annually, with attractive work schedules that promote work-life balance.

Benefits

Attractive schedules offering work/life balance

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Excellent career opportunities

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must have CPR certification or proof of registration in an upcoming course.
• Experience working with children with disabilities is preferred.
• Willingness to learn and use assistive technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and toileting needs.
• Implement behavior management strategies.
• Support pro-social and conflict resolution skills.

Skills

Valid First Aid / CPR Certification

Behaviour Management Support

Experience Working with Down's Syndrome

Experience Working with Autism

Toileting

Personal Care

Education

Related diploma or certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution

Job description

Details

Daily Start Time: 11:30 AM, Daily End Time: 03:00 PM

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) is actively working to hire individuals from under-represented groups. First consideration will be given to people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mikmaw / Indigenous ancestry. Please self-identify by completing the Diversity Management questionnaire found in your online resume.

This position is being offered through the Letter of Understanding #5 - Employment Equity of the CUPE Collective Agreement viewed HERE.

Job Requirements

• Valid First Aid / CPR Certification (please upload certificate or proof of registration in upcoming course to your resume)
• Light Lifting (up to 20 pounds)
• 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

• Experience Working with Down's Syndrome
• Experience Working with Autism
• 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

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.

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.