NMES - Educational Assistant 5.50

Government of Nova Scotia; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational center in Nova Scotia is seeking an Educational Assistant to support students with personal care and safety management needs. Candidates should have a Human Services diploma and current CPR and First Aid training. The role involves various responsibilities including supervision and transportation of students. This is a full-time position offering wages starting at $17.66 to $24.59 per hour.

Qualifications

• Confirmation of educational qualifications must be included with your application.
• Health-care support training or certification as required.
• Bona fide occupational requirements related to student support.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with physical and mobility challenges.
• Ensure a respectful environment when meeting personal care needs.
• Provide supervision during lunch and recess breaks.

Skills

Human Services diploma or equivalent training

Ability to perform physical requirements

Current CPR and First Aid training

Education

Human Services diploma or equivalent

Job description

Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education

New Minas Elementary School

Educational Assistant - 5.50 hours per day

Closing date for applications - November 19, 2025 at midnight

Starting Wages

Educational Assistant 1 - Fully Qualified - $24.59 per hour

Educational Assistant 2 - Partially Qualified - $17.66 per hour

Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance with the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU) Local 73 Bargaining Unit at avrce.ca.

Educational Assistants provide support to students who are identified through the program planning process as requiring support with medical and personal care and/or safety/behavior management.

Qualifications and Abilities:

• Human Services diploma or equivalent post‑secondary training and experience in a related human services discipline. Confirmation of your educational qualifications must be included with your application.
• Bona fide occupational requirements as identified (e.g., American Sign Language, Picture Exchange Communication Systems, Braille, ability to lift and position, etc).
• Specific health‑care support training or certification as required.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position.
• Current CPR and First Aid training.

Responsibilities:

1. Personal Care:

• Assist students with physical and mobility challenges by lifting and positioning.
• Ensure a safe and respectful environment when meeting personal care needs of students.
• Assist students with routines.
• Assist in the operation of support equipment, including lifts and assistive technology.
• Administer medication and oral inhalant according to the Guidelines.
• Carry out medical procedures (e.g., catheterization, tube feeding) when trained and authorized, according to board policies and/or guidelines.
• Implement programs as prepared by the Speech Language Pathologist, Physiotherapist, and Occupational Therapist or other professionals.
• Assist with program support when specifically directed and monitored by teacher(s).

2. Safety/Behaviour Management Support:

• Use appropriate physical interventions in accordance with the Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention Training Program, the student’s plan, and board policies.
• Encourage students to respect the school’s code of conduct guidelines and positive and effective behavioural support (PEBS) initiative.
• Model and encourage respect for self and others.
• Promote or facilitate positive interactions among all students.
• Record data and observations as directed.
• Assist with program support when specifically directed and monitored by teacher(s).

3. Transportation of Students

Educational Assistants may be required to accompany students or to provide transportation to students to and from school via school bus, taxi, or private vehicle in compliance with Board policy and procedures.

4. Rapport With Students

Educational Assistants are also expected to develop and maintain positive rapport with students.

5. Supervision of Students

• Provide supervision for students.
• Provide supervision for students during the lunch and recess breaks.
• Provide supervision for students in the cafeteria, halls and other designated areas.
• Provide supervision of students getting on or off the school buses before and after school is dismissed.
• Report to the principal or designate any problem or discipline issue that occurred during supervision either individually or as a group.

At the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs.

To request accommodations, please contact Kelsey Ogilvie, Human Resources Manager at [e-mail] or [phone]. All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely to provide an accessible candidate experience.

Applications will be considered:

First, in accordance with the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU) Local 73 Bargaining Unit.

Second, to applicants who self‑identify and are members of the identified peoples in accordance with AVRCE's Employment Equity.

Third, if there are no successful candidates from the Employment Equity applicant pool, then other external candidates will be considered for this position.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.