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CEA Certified Education Assistant. Nicole Siegmann. Job Overview. Working with children who have disabilities Working 6 hours a day 10 months a year Assisting children with all of their school work. Why am I interested?.
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CEACertified Education Assistant Nicole Siegmann
Job Overview • Working with children who have disabilities • Working 6 hours a day 10 months a year • Assisting children with all of their school work
Why am I interested? • The reason why I am so interested in this career is because I have always had a connection to special needs kids. I grew up with an autistic boy in my class and I was never afraid of approaching him and talking to him and being his friend. Another reason I am interested in this career is because it would be rewarding to help lower functioning kids.
Education Pathway • 5 year Teaching degree • 1 year CEA diploma • 2 year psychology program
Salary/ Future Outlook • Starting salary is $21.00 • Salary can reach $60,000
Working Condtions • 6 hours a day • Hits and Bites from Children • Schools • Working with disabled kids • Some days more hectic than others • Indoors/outdoors (classroom)
Related Occupations • Interpreter for the Deaf • Guidance Counselor • Speech Pathologist
Resources • Mrs. Bennett (Head CEA at GES) • Mrs. Knight • https://accesscdn.bridges.ca/cx/careers/WhatTheyDo.do?occupationId=1317