SRCE-26-606, BEC, Pre-Primary Lunch & Bus Ground Supervisor

SRCE-26-606, BEC, Pre-Primary Lunch & Bus Ground Supervisor

The Strait Regional (0052) invites applications from qualified candidates for the posted vacancy. In accordance with the CUPE (3100) Collective Agreement , senior qualified candidates will be given preference. Candidates who apply for more than one position, may rank their applications in order of preference. Please also indicate if you wish to be considered for subsequent arising vacancies.

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 , 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).

Effective Dates: 09/01/2026

Pre-Primary Lunch & Bus Ground Supervision

Job Description

Provide supervision for students before and after school, during lunch and/or noon hour break for such times as are required and indicated by the principal or designate;

Provide supervision to students getting on or off the bus before commencement of school and after school is dismissed;

Report to the principal or designate any problem that might occur during the time of supervision;

Other related duties as assigned.

Essential

Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Ability to provide personal and physical care to students;
• Current certification in First/CPR or willing to obtain prior to employment;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Must comply with SRCEpolicies and procedures;
• Experience working with children or youth in a professional or volunteer capacity;

Desirable

Qualifications:

• Possess an in-depth understanding of child growth and development and demonstrated knowledge and experience using a play-based pedagogy and child-centered, developmentally appropriate practices;
• Ability to translate theory and best practices into action in early childhood settings
• Experience working with children and families with diverse cultural backgrounds, experiences, and developmental needs;
• Ability to support inclusive and responsive early learning environments that support the diverse and special needs of all children;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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 2

SLGBTQI++ 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 (), to request reasonable accommodations.

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