Education Assistant

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Squamish; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

School District No. 48 (Sea to Sky) is hiring an Education Assistant to support students with disabilities under the direction of the Principal and classroom teachers. You will assist with individualized programs and supervise designated areas before, during, and after school as required by the assignment.

Completion of Grade 12 plus Capilano Education Assistant Program, plus a BC Class 5 license and basic First Aid knowledge are required. A criminal records check is mandatory for new applicants.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 plus a special program (Capilano University Education Assistant Program).
• Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's License.
• Knowledge of basic First Aid.
• Basic knowledge of related learning tools (eg. computers, etc).

Responsibilities

• Assist students with physical, intellectual, or behavioral needs under teacher supervision.
• Supervise a designated area inside or outside the school before, during and after school as assigned.
• Deliver a higher level of care as required by the student’s plan.

Skills

Basic First Aid knowledge

Deliver higher level of care

Education

Grade 12 + Capilano Education Assistant Program

Tools

BC Driver's License Class 5

Computers and learning tools

Job description

EDUCATION ASSISTANT

Location: District – South 2 Positions

Effective: September 8, 2026

Hours: 5.5 hours per day, for all days school is in session for students (Education Assistant)

Rate of Pay: $33.69/hour (Education Assistant)

Duties & Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Principal(s) and the general supervision of the Classroom Teacher(s), provides assistance to students who have physical disabilities, chronic health diagnoses, intellectual disabilities and/or social, emotional and behavioural needs as designated by the Director of Instruction, while supporting the achievement of stated programs goals and objectives. Supervision of a designated area either inside or outside the school, before, during and/or after school as defined by the terms of the assignment.

This position will require the successful applicant to deliver a higher level of care.

Qualifications

Completion of Grade 12 plus a special program and over six (6) months up to and including one (1) year's related experience. A special program would be the Capilano University Education Assistant Program. Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's License. Knowledge of basic First Aid. Basic knowledge of related learning tools (ie. computers, etc).

Competition Closes Friday September 4 , 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

Please note that prospective employees new to School District No. 48 (Sea to Sky) must agree to undergo a criminal records check, as failure to do so will be grounds for refusing employment.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those applicants who have been given consideration for an interview will be contacted.

School District No.48 (Sea to Sky) prioritizes those candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, LGBTQIA2S+, a member of a visible minority and/or a person with a disability for all positions within the School District.