Education Assistant

Kootenay Rockies Tourism Association; Oliver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Oliver is seeking a Certified Educational Assistant to support children with various learning needs. The ideal candidate will work under supervision, assist in school supervision, and implement IEPs. Qualifications include a Teaching Assistant Certificate and patience in managing diverse learners. This role offers full-time hours and starts immediately until June 27, 2025.

Qualifications

• Has valid BC Driver License (Class 5).
• Criminal Record Check for working with Vulnerable Sector is required.

Responsibilities

• Work under supervision of Classroom Teachers and Special Education Coordinators.
• Assist with school supervision during recess and lunch breaks.
• Document, monitor, and report on program/strategy implementations.

Skills

Experience with children with disabilities

Patience and understanding

Knowledge of First Nations Culture

Education

Teaching Assistant Certificate

ECE Certification

Job description

Overview

Certified Educational Assistant

Location: 1155 SenPokChin Blvd. Oliver BC V0H 1T8

Employer: Senpaq'cin Elementary School (Osoyoos Indian Band)

Contract: Maternity Leave (Term of Employment)

Start Date: immediate until June 27, 2025

Workdays & Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

Pay Rate: Based on CUPE District Grid

Deadline for Application: Open until filled

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of the Classroom Teachers, Special Education Coordinators
• Knowledge and experience working with children with a variety of physical and intellectual disabilities, behavior concerns and other learning difficulties is an asset
• Assist with school supervision during recess and lunch breaks
• Share information with student support team to support design of IEPs, learning activities and transition plans
• Cultural and ability sensitive as well as trauma informed
• Patience and understanding while managing children with diverse learning needs
• Uses adapted strategies/activities to accommodate individual learner needs/styles
• Carries out work within developed structures and plans and records progress notes from observations and one-to-one experiences
• Reviews/reinforces learning activities using lesson plans and learning strategies developed by the teacher and/or the learning support team
• Documents, monitors, and reports to teacher on program/strategy implementations
• Implements specific techniques and monitors effectiveness of workplace settings and reports concerns to teacher/administrator
• Will be flexible to work within the entire school setting when unscheduled changes arise

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Has valid BC Driver License (Class 5) or N
• Teaching Assistant Certificate or ECE Certification/Experience
• Knowledge of First Nations Culture and working in a First Nations community is an asset
• Criminal Record Check for working with Vulnerable Sector is required

Additional Details

Contact Person: Leona Baptiste; Julie Shaw

Phone: [phone]

Emails: [e-mail] and [e-mail]