Education Assistant

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 3,615,000 - 4,330,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecole Central Elementary School seeks a Certified Education Assistant to join a collaborative team. The role involves supporting teachers in delivering educational programs, managing student needs, and ensuring safety during daily activities. Preference is given to French-speaking applicants.

Hours are 4.25 hours per day, five days a week, with a ten-month work year. The salary ranges from $26.24 to $31.43 per hour, based on certification. Apply online by September 21, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Education Assistant Certificate with POPARD training is required.
• Familiarity with ASD, FASD, and complex behavioural needs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to implement educational programs as directed by the teacher.
• Construct/locate instructional materials and learning centres.
• Operate instructional technology and equipment as needed.
• Monitor student progress and record academic and behavioural data.
• Assist in behaviour management and safety plans.
• Provide personal care and safety assistance as required.
• Attend professional development meetings as required.
• Support intensive behaviour interventions as directed by staff.
• Supervise students in various school settings and field trips.
• Foster independence and positive peer interactions.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Team player

Relationship building

Flexible/adaptable

Independent and prioritization

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Education Assistant Certificate

Formal POPARD training

Tools

Boardmaker

Augmentative communication devices

Job description

CERTIFIED EDUCATION ASSISTANT

There is a position available for a Certified Education Assistant at Ecole Central Elementary School. Applications must be completed online and will be accepted until noon, September 21, 2026.

Reporting to the siteAdministrative Officer(s), this position is responsible for working under the direction of the classroom teacher and various District personnel in providing care for students (training provided by appropriate medical personnel when required). Preference is given to French speaking applicants. Please note this position includes daily lunch period monitor duties.

This position requires an individual to work as part of a collaborative team that provides assistance to teachers in the delivery and implementation of educational programs and services. The education programs facilitate the integration, growth, learning, safety and comfort of students with a variety of educational/emotional and behavioural needs. The successful candidate will work with special needs students, youth with learning disabilities, those on modified and alternate programs (primarily in classroom setting), as well as provide, on occasion, pull out support for individuals or small groups.

Hours of work

4.25 hrs per day, five (5) days per week

Duties to Commence

As soon as possible after closing

Work Year Base

Ten (10) months per year

Commencing Salary

$26.24-$31.43/hr - Based on certification

Duties

1. 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.
2. Constructs/locates instructional materials, games, displays and learning centres.
3. Operates computers, audiovisual and various other equipment as well as adaptive technology.
4. 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.
5. Copies, transcribes, types, files and maintains records.
6. Implements behaviour management of programs as determined by the teacher/resource team.
7. Provides person/health care and physical safety assistance to students.
8. Attends team/parent professional development meetings as required.
9. Assist in the implementation of programs requiring intensive behaviour interventions.
10. Supervises students as required in the classroom, gym, school, playground, loading/unloading of bus(es), community field trips.
11. Fosters student independence and appropriate peer interactions.
12. Works collaboratively as a member of a team.
13. May be required to attend specific workshops at the direction of the Administrative Officer(s).
14. 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 tomaintain current CPI status
• Level 1 First Aid Certificate may be required
• Education Assistant Certificate, which includes documented training in the following 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

Joseph Brooks, Administrative Officer [phone] or email [e-mail]

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