Additional information
| Province | Nova Scotia |
|---|---|
| Colleges | Island Career Academy |
| Program Categories | Education |
| Program Duration | 37 Weeks |
| Program Intakes | September |
| Class Type | Hybrid |
| Funding | Nova Scotia Student Assistance |
Teacher Assistant Program
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Develop the knowledge, skills, practical experience, and values necessary to support children and their families in this program that prepares grads for employment in Nova Scotia Provincial Centres for Education.
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Teacher Assistant Program
720 Hours In-class Instruction
220 Hours Work Placement (practicum) experience
Become a Teacher Assistant!
The role of the Teacher Assistant in Nova Scotia has grown and evolved over the last number of years. There is a high demand for such individuals in our public schools who are well trained to meet the needs of students.
Developed in partnership with Nova Scotia Department of Advanced Education, this program provides both the theoretical and practical training required to support graduates in their role as a teacher assistant. Graduates will be prepared for employment in this field of work within the Nova Scotia Provincial Centres for Education.
Program Description
The Teacher Assistant program was developed to meet the training needs of the Nova Scotia?s Regional Centres for Education and is designed to provide opportunities for participants to develop the basic knowledge, skills, practical experience, and values necessary to support children and their families. Theory and practice are reinforced during practicum placements.
The practical application of learning is fundamental to the program and its participants. Students will be learning and working in the school setting throughout the program. Graduates are qualified for employment in Nova Scotia Provincial Centres for Education.
Program Duration:
720 hours of in-class instruction
220 hours of work place (practicum) experience
Course of study will include the following:
Standard First Aid
CPR Level C
WHIMIS
Occupational Health & Safety
Food Handlers
NVCi ? Non-violent Crisis Intervention
Mental Health First Aid
Entrance Requirements:
The entrance requirements for this program are Grade 12, GED, or minimum Wonderlic (14) cut score, and a clear Criminal Record/ Vulnerable Sector Check, clear Child Abuse Registry Check.
Starts September
