SRCE- 2026-2027 - Casual Teacher Assistant / Casual Early Childhood Educator (All Locations)

Job summary

The teacher assistant or early childhood educator will support student learning, achievement, and well-being within a safe and inclusive environment. They are responsible for providing personal care and working cooperatively in a child-centered learning setting.

Job details

The Strait Regional Centre for Education invites applications from qualified candidates for the posted vacancy. These positions are for the 2026-2027 school year across the SRCE boundary. As part of the public education system in Nova Scotia, the Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) was established on April 1, 2018, to deliver the public school program focusing on supporting student learning, achievement, well-being and overall success. The Strait Regional Centre for Education, with the support of approximately 1,166 employees, works diligently to achieve its mission “to empower our children and youth, within safe, equitable and inclusive environments to embrace a changing world as responsible, contributing and successful lifelong learners.” In 2025-2026, the SRCE operates 20 schools with approximately 5,948 students; and approximately 375 children are attending pre-primary programs at 14 school locations. Located in the northeastern part of Nova Scotia, the Strait Regional Centre for Education’s jurisdiction encompasses the counties of Antigonish, Guysborough, Inverness and Richmond, an area of approximately 11,000 square kilometres with a population of 53,742 (Census 2021). This position falls within the CUPE Local 955 job classification. Salary and Benefits information for this position can be accessed by clicking this link CUPE Local 955 Collective Agreement April 1 2024 to March 31 2026 Effective Dates: 09/01/2026 Essential Qualifications: *A High School Diploma or equivalent;*Ability to provide personal care as required;*Current certified training in CPR and First Aid or willing to obtain;*Strong interpersonal and communication skills; *A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively, in an active, child-centered learning environment;*Experience working with children or youth in a professional or volunteer capacity; *Sensitivity and respect for diverse learners; *Must comply with Strait Regional Centre for Education policies and procedures. Desirable Qualifications: *Teacher assistant training through a recognized diploma or certificate program which includes a personal care course and a school practicum or a supervised work experience placement in a residential group home setting; *Level 1 ECE Certification; *Training in non-violent crisis intervention; *Education and training in the use of assistive technology, including computers. The SRCE invites applications for the above noted position as we work together to create success for all students in our region. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve. The Centre for Education welcomes applications from Indigenous People, African Canadian and Other Racially Visible Persons, Members of the 2SLGBTQI++ Community, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, we encourage you to apply and self-identify on your application. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance during the application process may contact our HR Department (hr.clerical@srce.ca), to request reasonable accommodations. Your application must include at least three (3) work-related references; one must be your most recent supervisor. The Strait Regional Centre for Education appreciates your expression of interest for employment. Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. All candidates short listed for interviews will have references checked prior to being interviewed. Candidates can check on the status of their applications in Successfactors under My Applications. All employees of the Strait Regional Centre for Education must provide a current (within the last months), and clear Criminal Record Check-Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry prior to employment with the Strait Regional Centre for Education

What you’ll do

The teacher assistant or early childhood educator will support student learning, achievement, and well-being within a safe and inclusive environment. They are responsible for providing personal care and working cooperatively in a child-centered learning setting.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have current CPR and First Aid certification. Experience working with children or youth in a professional or volunteer capacity is required, along with the ability to comply with all organizational policies.

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Personal Care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Personal care
• CPR
• First aid
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Child-centered learning
• Non-violent crisis intervention
• Assistive technology
• Computer literacy
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Diverse Learners
• Working With Children
• Communication
• Crisis Intervention
• Early Childhood Education
• Personal Care

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector
• Director of Early Childhood Education
• Teacher Assistant
• Teachers' Aides
• Teaching Assistants, All Other
• Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary

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