Casual Education Assistant

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Prince Rupert; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association in BC is seeking a Casual On-Call Education Assistant to support students with special needs under the supervision of a classroom teacher. This role suits individuals who are flexible and available on short notice.

You will provide direct instructional support, assist with personal care and behavioral needs, supervise during noon-hour, and help prepare instructional materials.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent required.
• Experience with children (minimum 3 years) required.
• EA 1 or EA 2 qualifications preferred.
• First Aid/CPR training or willingness to obtain.
• Courses in childhood and special needs education preferred.
• Computer literacy at least 30 wpm.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instructional support to individual students or small groups.
• Assist students with personal, behavioral, and communication needs.
• Supervise and assist with personal care, hygiene, and toileting as required.
• Administer medical needs as instructed.
• Prepare and modify instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
• Collaborate with the school-based team on IEPs.
• Accompany students on field trips and life skills programs.
• Perform other duties including noon-hour supervision.

Skills

English proficiency

Confidentiality

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

EA 1 or EA 2 qualifications

First Aid/CPR training

Childhood and special needs education courses

Job description

JOB POSTING – Casual On-Call Education Assistant

The primary responsibility of the Education Assistant is to provide support for students with special needs under the supervision of a classroom teacher. This position is ideal for individuals who are flexible and available to work on short notice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct instructional support to individual students or small groups.
• Assist students with personal, behavioral, and communication needs.
• Supervise and/or assist with personal care, hygiene, and toileting as required.
• Administer medical needs as instructed.
• Prepare and modify instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
• Collaborate with the school-based team in implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Accompany students on field trips and life skills programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including noon-hour supervision.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working with children.
• Education Assistant 1 or 2 qualifications (preference for EA2).
• Training in Basic First Aid/CPR or willingness to obtain.
• Courses in childhood education and special needs education.
• Computer literacy (minimum 30 wpm).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Physically able to carry out duties.Strong verbal and written English skills.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.