Role overview

Employment Opportunity

The Eskasoni School Board is accepting applications for four (4) Teacher Assistant positions.

Job title: Teacher Assistant

Job type: Full-Time Term

Employment Term: September 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027

Salary Range: $35,656 to $40,128

Job Summary:

The TA will play a vital role in the classroom working to support teachers working with individual or small groups of students with special needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist students with physical & mobility challenges as specified in their program plan;
Assist students with routines by lifting and positioning, exercising, transferring from or to transportation;
Assist students with integration into the classroom and school setting;
Help students individually or in small groups with assignments and reinforce learning and retention concepts under the supervision of the classroom teacher;
Help motivate students and encourage student participation;
Monitor and report student progress to classroom teacher;
Accompany and supervise students to daily activities;
Assist with personal care such as, toileting and personal hygiene;
Assist and promote student emotional growth, wellbeing and independance;
Assist with program support as directed & monitored by the teacher;
Assist with safety and behaviour management under the direction of the program planning team;
Encourage students to respect the school's code of conduct.

Requirements:

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
Teacher Assistant or Early Childhood Education training program certificate or an equivalent program (ie: CCA) an asset
Experience working with children and youth and managing students with exceptional needs
Fluency in English and Mi’kmaq
Ability to support students with technology and academics
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to perform physical requirements of the position and provide personal care as required
Possess basic computer skills
Completion of WHMIS, OHS and First Aid or willingness to obtain upon hire.

Closing date: July 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM

In accordance with the Eskasoni Teachers’ Union Local 80510 Collective Agreement bargaining unit members will be given preference.

Preference will be given to Indigenous people in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preferences Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission.

Successful applicant will be will be required to provide satisfactory criminal record check with vulnerable sector and child abuse registry check prior to commencing employment.

While we appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Application Process: Applications should be submitted electronically through Bamboohr and must include a resume, cover letter and 3 work related references or by email to shannondenny@schoolbd.ca

https://eskasonischoolboard.bamboohr.com/jobs/