Educational Assistant - Fixed term contract - Elementary Campus

RICHMOND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL; Richmond; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond Christian School in Richmond, BC, is seeking a dynamic Educational Assistant for a fixed-term contract starting as soon as possible and ending June 30, 2027, on-site at the Elementary Campus.

The EA will support students under the classroom teacher, both in class-wide settings and in small groups or one-to-one, with emphasis on emotional and social supports within a Positive Behaviour Support framework.

Qualifications

• Current certification from an accredited Educational Assistant Program or related certification such as Behaviour Interventionist.
• Evidence of coursework or experience with exceptional and unique learners.

Responsibilities

• Support students under the direction of the classroom teacher, both class-wide and in small groups or one-to-one.
• Mainly support a student with emotional and social supports, using Positive Behaviour Support principles.

Education

Educational Assistant Certification

Experience with exceptional learners

Job description

Educational Assistant

Richmond Christian School is seeking a dynamic, collaborative Educational Assistant to join our team on a fixed-term contract starting as soon as possible and ending June 30, 2027.

Organization Overview

Richmond Christian School (RCS) is dedicated to equipping all students to joyfully serve Christ in all aspects of life. RCS is the educational home for more than 1,100 students from Early Learning through Grade 12.

The success of RCS is dependent upon a humble reliance on the Lord Jesus Christ and the teamwork of a variety of people who work in harmony to provide the necessary structure and support for a thriving school community.

About the Position

This is a fixed-term position starting as soon as possible and ending June 30, 2027.

Compensation range: $CAD 26,427.02 – $41,206.42

Please note that the posted compensation range reflects a full-time EA role working the full school year. As this is a fixed-term contract role, compensation will be pro-rated accordingly.

The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong commitment towards Christian Education and an ability to anticipate the needs of a diverse group of learners. The ideal candidate also demonstrates a foundational knowledge in working within the Positive Behaviour Support framework.

The Educational Assistant (EA) will work to support students, under the direction of the classroom teacher, both class wide as well as in small groups or one-to-one. The EA should have strong collaboration and communication skills in order to work best with classroom teachers and should show flexibility to best meet student needs. Specifically for this role, the EA will mainly support a students with emotional and social supports.

This role is an on-site position located at our Elementary Campus located at 5240 Woodwards Road, Richmond.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• Current certification from an accredited Educational Assistant Program or related certification such as Behaviour Interventionist.
• Evidence of course work or experience with exceptional and unique learners

Commitment

• Clear evidence of sincere Christian faith
• Alignment with the community standards of RCS and a commitment to uphold these standards.
• Committed to the Mission, Vision and purposes of Richmond Christian School.

About RCS

Richmond Christian School is a PreK-12 school of over 1,100 students, South of Vancouver. Our mission is to equip all students to joyfully serve Christ in all aspects of life. For more information about Richmond Christian School, please visit myrcs.ca.