Education Assistant – Williams Lake, BC

Heritage Christian Online School; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Contractor model

Competitive wage

Job summary

Heritage Christian Online School (HCOS) is seeking an Education Assistant to support students in the family home for the 2026-27 school year. This part-time contract role may grow in hours based on student needs and EA skillsets.

The position is based in Williams Lake, BC, offering 6+ hours per week with flexible hours during school time. Responsibilities include supporting behavioural and academic needs, differentiating instruction, and collaborating with the Case Manager and parents to

Qualifications

• Experience 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

Responsibilities

• Supporting the behavioural and academic needs of students, providing mentorship to the whole person
• Encouraging positive study habits, executive functioning 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

Skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Emotional intelligence

Education

Certified Educational Assistant certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Zoom

Job description

Heritage Christian Online School 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.

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: Williams Lake, BC
• Grade: 10 (School Completion Certificate Program)
• Schedule: 6+ hours per week, flexible during school hours

As the Education Assistant your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the behavioural and academic needs of students, providing mentorship to the whole person
• Encouraging positive study habits, executive functioning 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

We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

• 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:
  • Alignment with our Biblical Attributes & demonstrates a commitment to, and a lifestyle reflective of, the KCCS Foundational Beliefs
• Collaborative and team-oriented
  • 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
  • Alignment with our HCOS EA Profile Attributes
• Excellent critical thinking and organizational skills
• Technologically proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Zoom, etc.

What we offer:

• Competitive Wage: $23.97 – $28.13 hourly depending on certification and experience
• Contractor model

Heritage Christian Online School (HCOS) is a ministry of Kelowna Christian Center Society (KCCS). KCCS was established in 1982 with a vision for the community and global influence. KCCS exists so that all people can experience abundant life in Christ by reaching, raising up and releasing people who reflect the kingdom of God, through creating communities of belonging and learning