Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP
Location
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
The teaching aide's primary duties involve providing personal care to students, which includes assistance with feeding, washing, toileting, and medication administration under supervision. They also support behavior management by encouraging emotional development, self-Esteem, and implementing behavior management plans.
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, preferably with post-Secondary training including a practical internship, and may require specific qualifications like asl or cpr certification depending on the role's needs. Essential abilities include meeting physical demands, knowledge of child development, positive interaction skills, and familiarity with various atypical conditions.