Employment: Non-teaching Positions

What are the job requirements for non-teaching positions?

There are many non-teaching positions in schools across Nova Scotia. Here are some examples. You may want to explore what other kinds of jobs may be available.

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Lunch Monitor

Job requirements:

  • Have strong supervisory skills, specifically with children.
  • Ability to work well as part of a team.
  • Capable of organizing and controlling large numbers of children.
  • Have strong communication skills.
  • Must have a valid First Aid/CPR Certification considered an asset.

EXCEL Program Staff

The EXCEL program is a fee-for-service recreational program run by the Halifax Regional Centre for Education. (See Section 2). There are two different positions available: Group Leader and Program Team Leader.

Group Leader

Job requirements:

  • Must have a minimum of one year's experience in the child care field.
  • Have knowledge of recreational programming.
  • Must have strong communication skills.
  • Have ability to work as part of a team.
  • Must have High School Completion Certificate or equivalent.
  • Must have valid Emergency Level First Aid/CPR Certificate Program.

Team Leader

Job requirements:

  • Must have supervisory skills for both staffing and children.
  • Must be able to motivate and work well with a team of staff.
  • Must be able to develop and participate in the delivery of creative core programming.
  • Must have Early Childhood Education diploma or University background in child studies, recreation or related experience in professional child care field.
  • Must have valid First Aid/CPR Certification.

 

Educational Program Assistant

Skills:

  • The ability to treat students in a respectful, responsible and fair manner with consideration to the students\' physical, social and psychological development.
  • The ability to demonstrate an understanding of encouraging independence in students with special needs.
  • The ability to demonstrate appropriate responses to student initiated interactions.
  • The ability to demonstrate fair and ethical judgements.
  • The ability to work as a contributing team member.
  • The ability to promote an atmosphere of respect for students and adults.
  • The ability and desire to engage in continuing education and skills upgrading.
  • The ability to make a positive contribution to the school\'s functions and activities.
  • The ability to assist teachers by gathering information regarding the student\'s program and outcomes.
  • The ability to refer parents and agencies requesting student information to the supervising teacher and/or School Program Planning Team.
  • The ability to address conflicts with teachers at the classroom level first; school level second; and Regional level third.
  • The ability to utilize current technologies.
  • The ability to work successfully in a team environment.
  • The ability to work and communicate effectively within the school, with students, parents, community members and external groups.
  • The ability to apply knowledge, experience and commitment in the areas of race relations, cross cultural understanding, human rights, and diversity.
  • The ability and desire to engage in professional development.
  • The ability to maintain and promote confidentiality as the norm.

Job requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Emergency Level First Aid Training
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
  • Physical abilities consistent with requirements of the job which may include personal and physical care
  • Experience in dealing with children/youth
  • Additional courses and/or workshops in child/adolescent studies/personal care

Library Support Specialist

Skills:

  •  The ability to operate and maintain an automated library catalogue, including circulation.
  • The ability to use current information technology and the internet.
  • The ability to use the Dewey Decimal System in organizing and maintaining an effective system for tracking and reporting.
  • The ability to coordinate activities for students, teachers and volunteers which increase student learning.
  • The ability to work with students under the supervision of the teacher.
  • The ability to assist students and teachers to use the library and library materials effectively.
  • The ability to work successfully in a team environment.
  • The ability to work and communicate effectively within the school, with students, parents, community members and external groups.
  • The ability to apply knowledge, experience and commitment in the areas of race relations, cross cultural understanding, human rights and diversity.
  • The ability and desire to engage in continuing education and professional development.
  • The ability to maintain and promote confidentiality as the norm.

Job requirements:

  • High School Completion Certificate
  • Diploma in Library Information Management or equivalent training and experience

 

Regional Centres of Education may keep substitute lists for non-teaching positions to provide short term coverage when permanent staff are away.
Take a look at the Halifax Regional Centre of Education\'s website for an extensive list of non-teaching positions. (Read More 1)

(See Sources 1/2)

Advice

Working in a non-teaching position can be a good way to gain experience and learn more about schools and students in Nova Scotia.

  • Source 1: Halifax Regional School Board

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  • Source 2: Halifax Regional School Board

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  • Read More 1: myHRSB

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