Education Assistant

Kleos Open Learning; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An independent online learning school in Kelowna, BC, is seeking a part-time Educational Assistant to provide in-person support for students with varying inclusive education needs. Candidates should be experienced in working with neurodivergent children and comfortable using technology. Pay ranges from $30 to $35 per hour, with a flexible schedule. A criminal record check is required.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

• Experience or training in working with students with inclusive education needs.
• Must complete a criminal record check before commencing services.
• Ability to provide in-person support in Kelowna, BC.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for a student with various inclusive education needs.
• Assist students with their assigned school work via BrightSpace.
• Travel to the student's home to implement a program provided by a Certified Teacher.

Skills

Experience with ASD

Willingness to learn alternative communication tools

Experience with behavior management

Comfortable using technology

Job description

Kleos Open Learning, an Independent Online Learning School based out of Kelowna BC, is seeking IN PERSON, one-to-one support for one student with various inclusive education needs in KELOWNA, BC.

The successful candidate must be comfortable supporting students who may have ASD, Cerebral Palsy, Deafblindness, developmental delays and physical dependence.

Experience with or willingness to learn alternative communication tools (e.g., Eyegaze, AAC devices) and also switch use is important. This is supported by a diverse team of therapists. Training and ongoing support are available to ensure success in the role. Candidates must be comfortable supporting students with their assigned school work via BrightSpace, an online learning management system.

This position is contracted work between 20‑25 hours per week, within the school calendar year. It includes in‑person and virtual support services. Hours may be increased if the EA would like to work with more students and is competent with offering virtual support. Candidate schedules are determined by themselves and the families of the students they work with. The only stipulation is that they cannot work on a non‑school day (weekends, statutory holidays, school breaks).

Preference will be given to those with experience or training in working with students with inclusive education needs, tutoring or respite, and supporting behaviour management.

Candidate would be required to travel to the student's home to implement a program provided from a distance by a Kleos BC Certified Teacher.

Our support staff must be professional, caring, flexible, work well with little supervision, participate in a team‑based approach, and be comfortable using technology.

You must complete a criminal record check before commencing services.

Per hour pay varies depending on experience and training.

Please reference our website for further details about Kleos Open Learning: https://www.kleos.ca/.

Job type: Part‑time.

Pay: $30.00‑$35.00 per hour.

Work location: In person, Kelowna BC.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s)

• Are you willing to complete a criminal record check?
• Do you have previous experience working with neurodivergent children?
• Are you able to provide in-person support in Kelowna, BC?