Education Assistant - Kelowna, BC

ACSIWC; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Heritage Christian Online School is seeking Education Assistants to support Home Learners within the Inclusive Education Department in Kelowna, BC. The role is part-time and may grow over the school year, 18-30 hours per week, located in family homes and classrooms.

Responsibilities include supporting social, spiritual, and academic learning, differentiating instruction, and collaborating with the Case Manager and parent to implement IEP goals.

Qualifications

• Background worked in Education, EA Support, Behaviour Intervention, or with children/youth.
• Non-EA credentials encouraged to apply (e.g., psychology, behaviour analysis, social work, coaching, mathematics).
• Certified Educational Assistant certificate is an asset.
• Subject knowledge in applicable grades or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support students' social, spiritual, and academic learning needs.
• Differentiate learning by student ability and learning style.
• Collaborate with Case Manager and parent for personalized learning opportunities.
• Assist in carrying out IEP goals with the student support team.

Skills

Education background

EA Support

Behaviour Intervention

Child/Youth experience

Education

Certified Educational Assistant certificate

EA training in progress

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.
We are seeking one or two Education Assistants to work with students in the family home and in the classroom. 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.2026/27 school year
Location: Kelowna, BC (various areas: Glenrosa, Upper Mission, near UBC)
Grade: 3-10
Schedule: 18-30 hours per week (flexible during school hours)

Duties and Responsibilities

As the Education Assistant your duties and responsibilities will include:

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

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.

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.

Subject matter knowledge in the applicable grade levels or willingness to learn.

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.