Job Description

CC#25-04-092 Educational Assistant - Harmony Heights

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Competition #: CC#25-04-092


Position: Educational Assistant


Union: NSGEU


Family of Schools: Cobequid


Location(s):
Harmony Heights Elementary


Hours Per Day: 5.50


Hours Per Week: 27.50


School Hours: 7:55am-2:00pm


Assignment Hours: 7:40am-2:00pm


Days: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri






Status: Term


Percentage: 10 Months


Salary: As per NSGEU Contract


Additional Info:





Post Date: Monday July 14, 2025


Close Date: Tuesday August 5, 2025 at 12:00:00PM


Anticipated Start Date: Tuesday September 2, 2025


End Date: 6/30/2026








Introduction 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/behaviour management. The position will require supporting students with a wide range of social/behavioural and cognitive abilities. Additionally, Educational Assistants will also be required to support basic medical/personal care and behavioural/safety support (including but not limited to personal hygiene, diabetes care, tube feeding, catheterization, running, lifting and positioning, personal care, toileting, feeding).




Minimum Requirements - High school completion certificate or equivalent


- Recognized diploma or certificate program from a recognized post secondary institution including a formal practicum placement


- Current Standard First-Aid certification with CPR Level 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 -experience with flight risks and NVCI


- working as part of a flexible team


- experience in Learning Centre environment


- experience with supporting students living with Down Syndrome and ASD


- experience in Elementary setting


- experience supporting students in classroom environment


- experience supporting unexpected behaviours


- experience with personal care & toileting


- experience with transfers & lifts


- experience supporting students using assistive technology








Closing Notes Please note, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are the successful candidate you will be required to provide copies of your education credentials and Standard First Aid and CPR- C. You will also be require to provide your original criminal records check and your original child abuse register which will be reviewed in accordance with the CCRCE policies and procedures.




Applicants with disabilities who require assistance during the hiring process may contact Employee Health at employeehealth@ccrce.ca or 902-896-5799 to request reasonable accommodations

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