¹The salary could be increased by up to 1.0%, to protect purchasing power, on March 31, 2026, if inflation is above 2.6%
²The salary could be increased by up to 1.0%, to protect purchasing power, on March 31, 2027, if inflation is above 2.5%
³The salary could be increased by up to 1.0%, to protect purchasing power, on March 31, 2028, if inflation is above 3.5%

Nature of the work*

The principal and customary work of an employee in this class of employment consists in organizing, preparing and conducting a series of activities, in keeping with the school’s educational project, fostering the overall development of students under his or her responsibility, especially in the day care service, while ensuring their health and safety.

He or she may also be called upon to provide support in the classroom.

Characteristic functions

The employee in this class of employment plans, conducts and participates in sports, cultural, leisure and recreational activities, both indoors and outdoors, in keeping with the program and educational intervention strategies. He or she may conduct research to find activities and games suited for students and for various events held during the year; may create games and crafts adapted to his or her students.

He or she assists in developing the students’ autonomy, particularly in dressing and undressing and when moving from one educational activity to another.

He or she records student attendance.

He or she assists students in preparing and eating their meals and snacks, while ensuring that the rules promoting hygiene and well-being are observed.

He or she ensures the supervision and safety of students in compliance with the rules of conduct, safety measures and recommendations of parents; administers first aid and, if necessary, administers medications according to medical requirements, and the school’s policy and the parents’ instructions. He or she may be called upon to talk to parents and all those concerned about the behaviour of a student for whom he or she is responsible.

He or she maintains order and ensures the cleanliness of the premises and upkeep of materials and equipment.

He or she may be required to help students with their school work while ensuring an appropriate atmosphere and environment conducive to doing their homework and lessons; if necessary, may respond to simple questions, while respecting the teacher’s instructions to the student.

He or she may be required to take part in various meetings concerning the organization and operation of the school setting within the scope of his or her responsibilities.

He or she attends, upon request, information meetings intended for parents.

He or she may be required to participate in meetings to draw up an individualized education plan in order to convey his or her observations and make pertinent suggestions concerning a student with a handicap, social maladjustment or learning difficulty and apply the measures chosen within the scope of his or her duties; works with others to follow up on student files.

He or she may assist school setting staff in carrying out certain administrative tasks.

He or she may be required to use a computer and the necessary software to perform his or her duties.

He or she may be required to train new educators in school setting.

If need be, he or she performs any other related duty.

Required qualifications
Schooling and experience

Hold a Secondary School Diploma and an Attestation of Vocational Studies in Day Care Services or a diploma and an attestation of studies recognized as equivalent by the competent authority and have one (1) year of pertinent experience.

Other requirements

Hold a certificate dated no more than three (3) years attesting to the successful completion of:
1. a standard first aid course of a minimum eight (8)-hour duration;
2. a refresher course of a minimum six (6)-hour duration updating the skills acquired in the course mentioned in subparagraph 1.

*Classification Plan 2024