Educational Program Assistant - Term until Dec 22, 2025

Bel Ayr Elementary; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local elementary school in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is seeking an Educational Program Assistant. This role involves assisting students with personal care, implementing behaviour management strategies, and providing support to students with Autism. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits. Successful candidates must have First Aid Certification and be prepared for a range of responsibilities related to student support in a school setting.

Benefits

Attractive schedules offering work/life balance

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan with employer matching

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience with toileting and personal care.
• Ability to implement behaviour management support strategies.
• Familiarity with assistive technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in personal care and daily activities.
• Implement behaviour targets and de-escalation strategies.
• Support students with Autism as needed.

Skills

Valid First Aid / CPR Certification

Light Lifting (up to 20 pounds)

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification

Experience Working with Autism

Education

Related diploma or certificate from a recognized post secondary institution

Job description

Details

Daily Start Time: 08:50 AM, Daily End Time: 02:56 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)
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification

Trained or Willing to be Trained :

• Toileting
• Personal Care
• Use of Assistive Technology
• Catheterization
• Tube Feeding
• 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)

Assets :

• 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

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 $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.

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.