Education Assistant On-Call 2026-2027

School District 46 - Sunshine Coast; Gibsons; On-site; CAD 38,505 - 54,840; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Sunshine Coast School District is seeking an Education Assistant on-call to join a collaborative team of educators on the Sunshine Coast. A Grade 12 education and an Education Assistant certificate or diploma (or significant coursework toward the certificate) are required, with CPI and First Aid certification and ABA/ASD training preferred.

Successful candidates will support students in individual and small group settings, contribute to positive learning experiences, and be part of a

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education and an Education Assistant certificate or diploma (or significant coursework toward the certificate).
• Experience working with school-aged children.
• CPI training and First Aid certification.
• Additional training in Applied Behavior Analysis and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of educators to positively impact and guide students.
• Support students both individually and in groups.
• Contribute to inclusive, supportive classroom environments.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Experience with students

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12

Education Assistant certificate/diploma

Tools

CPI training

First Aid certification

ABA training

ASD training

Job description

EDUCATION ASSISTANT ON-CALL

Education Assistants 2 work in collaboration with a team of educators to positively impact and guide students, both on an individual and group basis. Successful candidates will have a Grade 12 education, an Education Assistant certificate or diploma (or significant coursework toward the certificate), and experience working with school-aged children. Other qualifications include CPI training, valid First Aid certification and additional training in Applied Behavioural Analysis and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder. The starting wage is $33.88 per hour.

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Job descriptions, including full qualifications and duties, can be found on our website under Employment.

The position is included in Local 801 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Due to ferry schedules and school start times, applicants must live on the Sunshine Coast currently or be planning to move to the coast. If you do not have a home address on the coast, please indicate in your cover letter whether you have a connection with the Coast and/or are planning to move to the Sunshine Coast.

The Sunshine Coast School District is dedicated to creating safe, healthy and welcoming working environments through our value of and commitment to diversity and inclusion in our schools, district and communities.

About Us

Come work with us! The Sunshine Coast is a spectacular region of British Columbia. Located a short 40-minute ferry ride from the Vancouver area, our district is made up of unique communities encompassing 13 schools, providing educational excellence to a population of 3,400 students. Our region has a warm climate, gorgeous shoreline and astounding views of the Salish Sea and the coastal mountains. As a resident of this vibrant community, you will have access to endless outdoor recreational opportunities, a vibrant arts scene, cultural activities and occasional glimpses of whales and bears as you travel to work.

School District 46's mission is to support and inspire each student to experience joy and fulfillment in realizing their potential as knowledgeable, confident and contributing citizens of the global community. We are an inclusive learning community engaged in lifelong learning and educational excellence. Come and join our incredible, inspiring team of passionate and dedicated staff.