Education Assistant - Chilliwack, BC

ACSIWC; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Heritage Christian Online School (HCOS) is seeking Education Assistants to support Home Learners in the family home within the Inclusive Education Department for the 2026-27 school year. This part-time contract may grow in hours, located in Chilliwack, BC, for grades 6–11 with 10–20 hours per week, flexible during school hours.

You will aid behavioural and academic learning, encourage positive study habits, differentiate instruction, and collaborate with families to implement personalized

Qualifications

• Background in Education or EA support.
• Experience with behaviour intervention or ASD/PDA is a plus.
• Proactive, collaborative, adaptable and solutions-oriented.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Zoom and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Support behavioural and academic learning needs of students.
• Provide mentorship and life skills guidance.
• Differentiate learning based on student ability and learning styles.
• Collaborate with the Case Manager and the parent to support personalized learning opportunities.
• Assist in carrying out IEP goals and work with the broader student support team.

Skills

Education background

Behaviour intervention

Interpersonal skills

Emotional intelligence

Education

Certified Educational Assistant certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Zoom

Job description

Heritage Christian Online School: Website

Heritage Christian Online School (HCOS) is a thriving online learning community offering K-12 home and online education to students across the province. HCOS provides flexible solutions and programming tailored to every child’s learning journey.

The Position

HCOS Education Assistants are independent contractors who provide program support, behaviour and academic interventions, and encouragement to Home Learners within the Inclusive Education Department. Please see our Education Assistant Profile for more information.
We are seeking an Education Assistant to work with students in the family home for the 2026-27 school year. This is a part-time contract position that may grow in hours over the course of the school year, depending on student needs and EA skillsets.
Location: Chilliwack, BC
Grade: 6-11
Schedule: 10-20 hours per week, flexible during school hours

Duties and Responsibilities

As the Education Assistant your duties and responsibilities will include:

Supporting the behavioural and academic learning needs of students, providing mentorship to the whole person.

Encouraging positive study habits and life skills.

Differentiating learning based on student ability and learning styles.

Collaborating with the Case Manager and the parent to support personalized learning opportunities.

Assisting in carrying out IEP goals, working alongside the broader student support team.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

Background working in Education, EA Support, Behaviour Intervention, or with children/youth with ASD and PDA.

Professionals with non-EA specific credentials are encouraged to also apply (e.g., psychology, behaviour analysis, social work, coaching, mathematics, etc.).

A valid Certified Educational Assistant certificate (or training in process) is considered an asset.

Demonstrate alignment with the following attitudes and attributes:

Demonstrated alignment in supporting team goals over individual aims.

Teachable, humble, self-reflective, and encouraging.

Creative and innovative.

Intrinsically motivated, diligent, adaptable, and solutions-oriented.

Relationally competent.

Demonstrated strength in emotional intelligence and interpersonal awareness.

Excellent critical thinking and organizational skills.

Technologically proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Zoom, etc.