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Employment Opportunity

Educational Assistant – Early Years

Contract CHSMES

(January – June)

Possibility of renewal

Monday – Friday

8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Position Summary:

Under the direction and supervision of the Principal and Early Years Co-ordinator, the Educational Assistant will be responsible for providing direct care of and support to students aged 3 & 4 years old with needs including but not limited to students with physical, safety, medical, behaviour, cognitive, learning needs of concern.

Duties:

• Educational assistant will support students with exceptionalities such as physical disabilities, developmental delays, autism, and behaviour disorders.
• To supervise and assist student during classroom activities, recess, lunch, field trips, excursions, bus arrivals and departures and other situations as required.
• To provide direct intervention, in accordance with the student’s IEP and safety plan, in managing behavioural and immediate safety needs of the students.
• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications: 

• Graduation from high school with relevant post-secondary training – Educational Assistant/ECE Certificate preferred
• Training/experience working with children with exceptionalities and autism spectrum disorder is a must have requirement.
• Criminal Record Check required.
• Must have an up-to-date First-Aid Certificate or willing to obtain it.
• Must be a team player and able to follow directives.
• Must enjoy working with children in a fast-paced environment.

Salary Range: $17.30 Non-Certified  –   $25.96 Certified

Please send resumes to laceyanderson@smfn.ca

** Deadline:  Friday, January 16, 2025