Education Assistant

School District 60; Baldonnel; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

School District 60 in Baldonnel, BC seeks a Certified Education Assistant for Baldonnel Elementary School to support students and assist teachers. The position runs 10 months, afternoons 12:45–2:45 pm.

Candidates must have Grade 12, an Education Assistant Certificate, CPI status, and First Aid; duties include instructional support, materials, adaptive technology, and safety assistance. Applications close Sept 17, 2026.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalency.
• Education Assistant Certificate with required areas of training.
• Must be willing to maintain CPI status.
• WHMIS Certificate and online safety training provided by the District.

Responsibilities

• Provides instructional support to students per teacher/administrator guidance.
• Constructs/locates instructional materials and learning centres.
• Operates computers, audiovisual and adaptive technology.
• Supervises students and records academic/behaviour data to aid teachers.
• Assists with personal care and safety needs as required.
• Participates in team/parent professional development meetings.

Skills

Instructional support

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Grade 12 or equivalency

Education Assistant Certificate

First Aid Certificate (Level 1)

WHMIS / online safety training

Tools

Boardmaker

Augmentative communication devices

Educational apps

Job description

Position Description

There is a position available for a Certified Education Assistant at Baldonnel Elementary School. Applications must be completed online and will be accepted until noon, September 17, 2026.

CERTIFIED EDUCATION ASSISTANT

There is a position available for a Certified Education Assistant at Baldonnel Elementary School. Applications must be completed online and will be accepted until noon, September 17, 2026.

Hours of work

(2) hrs per day, five (5) days per week - 12:45 - 2:45 pm

Duties to Commence

As soon as possible after closing

Work Year Base

Ten (10) months per year

Commencing Salary

$26.24-$31.43 - Based on certification

Duties:

• Provides instructional support to students to implement educational programs as determined by the teacher/resource team/administrator and provide students with feedback for completion of daily work.
• Constructs/locates instructional materials, games, displays and learning centres.
• Operates computers, audiovisual and various other equipment as well as adaptive technology.
• Supervises the students completion of education activities, as outlined in the IEP, observe and record academic and behavioural assessment data to assist teachers in the monitoring of students.
• Copies, transcribes, types, files and maintains records.
• Implements behaviour management of programs as determined by the teacher/resource team.
• Provides person/health care and physical safety assistance to students.
• Attends team/parent professional development meetings as required.
• Assist in the implementation of programs requiring intensive behaviour interventions.
• Supervises students as required in the classroom, gym, school, playground, loading/unloading of bus(es), community field trips.
• Fosters student independence and appropriate peer interactions.
• Works collaboratively as a member of a team.
• May be required to attend specific workshops at the direction of the Administrative Officer(s).
• Performs other job related assigned comparable duties as directed which are within the knowledge and skills required by the job description.

Qualifications and Attributes:

• Grade 12 or equivalency
• Must be wiling to maintain current CPI status
• Level 1 First Aid Certificate may be required
• Education Assistant Certificate, which includes documented training in the follow areas:
• Pervasive developmental disorders, including ASD, FASD and complex behavioural needs
• Developmental and sensory needs and disorders
• Personal care: dressing, toileting, feeding, lifting, transferring, seizure management
• Technology assisted programs (ie. Augmentative communication devices, Boardmaker, Apps and other software)
• Behaviour support: conflict resolution, anger management, nonviolent behavioural interventions, behaviour/safety/crisis/emergency plans
• Learning challenges: learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, learning challenges
• Formal POPARD training or experience
• Proven ability to remain calm in difficult situations
• Proven ability to develop positive relationships with students
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible/adaptable when faced with new or challenging situations
• Physical ability to keep up with an active child
• Ability to work independently and set priorities
• WHMIS Certificate and other online safety training provided by the District to be completed within the probationary period
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to be an integral part of a team
• Must be able to pass a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Search conducted by the District prior to starting employment

Please Note: Proof of graduation and or highest level of education is required prior to starting work

For More Information Please Contact

Craig Brownlee, Administrative Officer [phone] or email [e-mail]

We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.