Certified Education Assistant: Empower Students & Growth

Westbank First Nation; Westbank First Nation #9; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Westbank First Nation, located in the Okanagan Valley, seeks an experienced Certified Education Assistant to support students under supervision of Learning Support and teaching staff at Sensisyusten School. The role focuses on helping students with diverse needs through individualized and group activities.

The candidate should hold a valid certificate (CEA or BC Teaching), have at least two years of relevant experience, and pass required checks.

Qualifications

• Certified Education Assistant certificate or BC Teaching certificate
• Experience working with school-aged children (minimum two years)
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered
• Valid First Aid Certification with CPR Level B or C endorsement
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and delivery of individual educational program goals and strategies
• Assist classroom teachers with education and training of students with special needs (one-to-one, small group, or whole class)
• Maintain records and progress reports of students’ IEP and IBP
• Help present a safe learning classroom environment
• Supervise students during classroom periods, breaks, PE, field trips, etc.
• Modify and prepare specialized teaching aids and materials
• Cooperate with principal and staff in team settings
• Maintain confidentiality as required by policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal of Sensisyusten School

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Integrity

Empathy

Classroom management

Organizational skills

First Nation experience

Okanagan culture

Education

Certified Education Assistant certificate

BC Teaching certificate

Equivalent education/experience considered

Job description

Westbank First Nation, located in the Okanagan Valley, seeks an experienced Certified Education Assistant to support students under supervision of Learning Support and teaching staff at Sensisyusten School. The role focuses on helping students with diverse needs through individualized and group activities.

The candidate should hold a valid certificate (CEA or BC Teaching), have at least two years of relevant experience, and pass required checks.