CC#24-09-16 Chignecto Family Casual List, Educational Assistant

Government of Nova Scotia; Springhill; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for the Casual Educational Assistant List for the 2024-25 school year. This role involves providing essential support in various schools, assisting with the development and well-being of children and youth. Candidates will be responsible for fulfilling physical requirements and ensuring a safe educational environment. Ideal applicants will have relevant qualifications, including First Aid certification and a background in child development. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of students while working within a supportive educational framework.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or equivalent is essential.
• Must have a recognized qualification in child and youth development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day activities at various schools within the Family of Schools.
• Support child and youth development in educational settings.

Skills

Child and youth development

First Aid with CPR 'C'

Physical ability

Education

High school completion certificate

Certificate/Diploma/Degree in child and youth development

Job description

Competition #: CC#24-09-16

Position: Educational Assistant Casual List

Union: NSGEU

Family of Schools: Chignecto

Locations: Chignecto Family of Schools

Geographical Area: Cumberland County

Status: Casual

Salary: $15.70/hr to $16.02/hr

Additional Info:

Post Date: Friday August 16, 2024

Close Date: Monday June 30, 2025 at 4:00:00 PM

Anticipated Start Date:

End Date:

Introduction

The CCRCE is accepting applications for the 2024-25 Casual Educational Assistant List. This is for day-to-day work at various schools within the applicable Family of Schools and Geographic area as identified above.

Items to bring to the interview:

1. Documentation of education (ie Certificate/Diploma/Degree);
2. CSA Intermediate Workplace First Aid with CPR 'C';
3. Original Criminal Records Check of the Vulnerable Sector;
4. Original Child Abuse Register.

Minimum Requirements

• High school completion certificate or equivalent
• Successful completion of a Certificate/Diploma/Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, specifically in a field focused on child and youth development, including a formal practicum placement
• CSA Intermediate Workplace First Aid with CPR 'C' (The course must meet Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) and Workplace First Aid (WFA) standards to comply with the CSA Z1210-17 Standards).
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position

Additional Assets

Please note, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

All employees require a criminal record check of the vulnerable sector. The CCRCE requires an original check dated within six (6) months from your date of hire. If you are selected for hire you will be provided with a letter from the CCRCE to take your local Police/RCMP Detachment to have this check completed.

All employees also require a child abuse register check. The CCRCE requires an original check dated within six (6) months from your date of hire. For more information on how to obtain a child abuse register please visit Apply for a Child Abuse Register search - Government of Nova Scotia.

The criminal record check of the vulnerable sector along with the child abuse register check will be reviewed in accordance with the CCRCE policies and procedures.