Educational Program Assistant - Term until Dec 22, 2025

Joseph Howe Elementary; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Dartmouth seeks an Educational Program Assistant. Responsibilities include providing personal care, assisting in behaviour management, and following up on physiotherapy. Candidates must have First Aid/CPR certification. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee Assistance Program

Attractive work-life balance

Qualifications

• Applicants must have valid First Aid/CPR certification.
• Ability to lift light and medium weights as required.
• Must be trained or willing to be trained in personal care and other medical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with toileting and personal care.
• Implement behaviour management strategies.
• Support in physiotherapy follow-up.

Skills

Valid First Aid / CPR Certification

Light Lifting (up to 20 pounds)

Medium Lifting (up to 50 pounds)

Toileting

Behaviour Management Support

Education

Diploma or certificate from a recognized post secondary institution

Job description

Overview

Details: Daily Start Time 08:35 AM, Daily End Time 02:41 PM

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
• Physiotherapy Follow-up
• Seizure Management
• Behaviour Management Support (Assist with implementation and tracking of behaviour targets, De-escalation strategies, Foster pro-social and conflict resolution skills, Implement calming strategies)
• Other Medical Related Procedures

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 clickingHERE

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 $35,817.70 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.