Education Assistant - Nanaimo

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Surrey; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Traditional Learning Academy is currently recruiting Educational Assistants to support students in their homes, one-on-one, with in-person and online delivery. This role emphasizes individualized education and flexible scheduling, with September–June programming.

You will collaborate with teachers, families and a multidisciplinary team to implement personalized programs across diverse learning environments.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary certificate in Special Education or related field required.
• Experience supporting students with disabilities and diverse learning needs.
• Dedicated to inclusive education and willing to learn in a team-based environment.
• Strong written and oral English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one educational support in students' homes, with in-person and online delivery.
• Collaborate with teachers and families to implement individualized programs across learning environments.

Skills

English communication

Digital literacy

Video conferencing

Disabilities support

Team-based work

Education

Special Education TA certification

Tools

Gmail

Google Drive

Video conferencing tools

Job description

Educational Assistant Opportunity

Traditional Learning Academy is currently recruiting Educational Assistants: Our mission is to partner with parents and students to support quality learning opportunities at home. This is an excellent opportunity where you will work one-on-one with our students in their home. Our students currently receive EA support in person and online.

As an Educational Assistant you will be part of a talented multidisciplinary team working with children, families and school staff. We have hundreds of students from all over the province, each one working on individualized programs in a variety of learning environments. .

This position is for September- June and the hourly wage is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Qualifications:

• A certificate from a recognized post-secondary college such as a Special Education Teaching Assistant or equivalent post-secondary studies


• Background in supporting students with Disabilities and Diverse learning needs is required


• Applicants must be dedicated to inclusive education and committed to learning new skills in a team-based environment.


• Strong written and oral English communication skills.


• Must be computer literate and knowledgeable about gmail, google drive and proficient in video conferencing tools.


• A valid Ministry of Justice criminal record check is required as part of the hiring process.


• Experience working with students with PDA and ASD as asset.

Online/In Person EAs collaborate with TLA teachers and the student's family to provide individualized one-to-one support depending on the students program.

We are currently hiring In Person EAs for the following positions in Nanaimo:

• Family 1: Tuesday & Fridays, 4 hours per day working with 2 siblings (2 hours each)


• Family 2: 12 hours per week (flexible schedule) working with one student