Education Assistants (10)
Education Assistants (10)Education Assistants
Wagmatcookewey School has openings for ten (10) Education Assistants for the 2026-2027 school year.
Under the supervision of teachers and other professional staff, Education Assistants will help support students in a number of ways.
Key Job Duties:
- Support the education, behaviour, and or communication plans for specific students.
- Maybe required to help developmentally delayed students with toileting and personal hygiene tasks.
- Support the classroom teacher with general classroom management.
- Help supervise students during recess, lunchtime, bussing, field trips and other activities.
Job and Training Expectations
- Must attend work on a consistent daily basis during the school year.
- Willing to take appropriate post-secondary training arranged and paid for by the Board of Education.
Qualifications:
- Grade 12 graduate
- Clear Criminal Record Check
- First Aid/CPR an asset
- Ability to meet physical demands of the job (example bending down, sitting on the floor, standing for long periods, running when needed, being outside in all seasons)
- Energetic, willing to learn and dependable.
- Good communication skills
- Ability to stay calm and professional in challenging situations.
- Ability to speak/understand Mi’kmaq is an asset.
Salary and Benefits
A new salary and benefits package is being developed and will be available to successful candidates in September 2026.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and personal resume to Andra Bernard, Director of Education (education.jobs@wagmatcook.com) by Tuesday August 4 16:00.
Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.