SEP Education Assistant/Cook

St. Clement's School; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a SEP Education Assistant/Cook to support students with special needs and manage kitchen operations. The successful candidate will be flexible and collaborative, working under guidance to foster inclusiveness and provide academic assistance in a diverse learning environment. This position runs from September 2025 to June 2026, with various responsibilities outlined for both educational and culinary roles.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in a school setting.
• Ability to work with a full range of students, including those with special needs.
• Experience in Cooking Western and traditional Gitksen foods.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic assistance and monitor behavior.
• Prepare and manage meals in the kitchen.
• Facilitate inclusiveness and document daily student progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Education Assistant Certificate

Food Safe Certificate

WHMIS Certificate

Job description

Wilp Si Sa't'ama -House of New BeginningsGitwangak Adult School

Position Title: SEP Education Assistant/Cook

Term of Employment: September 5, 2025 to June 26, 2026

Wage: Negotiable and is dependant on experience

Seasonal School Year position

Successful applicant will start on a 3-month probation period

Deadline for Application package: June 30, 2025

Start Date: September 5, 2025

Must Submit:

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter

3. References

4. Copy of Certificates

Incomplete Resume packages will not be considered.

Mandatory Criminal Record Check: GES has a form for the successful applicant to complete .

Position summary: Special Education Program Education Assistants, Under the guidance of FNESC support staff and accountable to the GES Administrator.

Work with Adult School Instructor to provide a wide range of Academic assistance, monitoring behavior, facilitating inclusiveness in the classroom, school environment & Language and Culture including all on the land activities.

You must be flexible to adjust to all student’s needs—you will monitor and facilitate student learning individually or in small groups, document daily progress, support students in learning social behavior or life skills, supervise during recess and lunch plus organize classroom items.

In this variety-filled role, you will be required to arrange, and attend meetings with teachers, parents and therapists – in regard to IEP’s and Report Cards.

Qualifications:

· 1-2 years Experience working in a school setting

· Education Assistant Certificate

· The ability to work effectively with a full range of students, including students with special needs.

· Strong communication skills and ability to complete job duties with minimal supervision.

· In accordance with provincial regulations applicants must pass a criminal records check.

· Assist with coordinating training and cultural workshops for students

Position summary: Cook

· Prepare Breakfast and lunch.

· Kitchen Clean up.

· Food Inventory and Shopping.

· Proper Storage of foods.

Qualifications:

· Food Safe Certificate

· WHMIS Certificate

· Experience in Cooking – Western and traditional Gitksen foods

· Knowledge of preserving traditional Gitksen foods

· Flexible to cook on the land when camping

· Be a team worker with all Gitwangak Education Society Staff

· Knowledge of Gitsenimx or willing to learn

Please mail/ e-mail: cover letter, resume, BC Teaching Certificate, copies of certificates, references, Criminal Record and supporting documents to:

Gitwangak Education Society, Attn: Lesley Morgan

[e-mail]

Thank you to all applicants, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.