Temporary Education Assistant

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Squamish; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

The School District No. 48 (Sea to Sky) invites applications for an Education Assistant at École Squamish Elementary. This temporary role runs immediately to December 18, 2026, or until the incumbent returns.

You will support students with various needs under the supervision of the principal and teachers, including before/after school supervision where required. Qualification: Grade 12, Capilano Education Assistant Program, BC Driver's License, First Aid, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 plus a special program and over six (6) months up to and including one (1) year's related experience.
• A special program would be the Capilano University Education Assistant Program.
• Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's License.
• Knowledge of basic First Aid.
• Basic knowledge of related learning tools (ie. computers, etc).

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to students with disabilities and supports achievement of programs and objectives under the supervision of Principal(s) and Classroom Teacher(s).
• Supervises a designated area inside or outside the school before, during and/or after school as defined by the assignment.

Skills

First Aid

Computers

Education

Grade 12

Capilano University Education Assistant Program

Tools

Driver's Licence (Class 5)

Job description

The following temporary position is open for applications:

Education Assistant

Location

District – South

École Squamish Elementary

Temporary

Immediately to December 18, 2026, or return of Incumbent, whichever occurs first

Hours

5.5 hours per day, for all days school is in session for students (Education Assistant)
Rate of Pay: $33.69/hour (Education Assistant)

Duties & Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Principal(s) and the general supervision of the Classroom Teacher(s), provides assistance to students who have physical disabilities, chronic health diagnoses, intellectual disabilities and/or social, emotional and behavioural needs as designated by the Director of Instruction, while supporting the achievement of stated programs goals and objectives. Supervision of a designated area either inside or outside the school, before, during and/or after school as defined by the terms of the assignment.

Qualifications

Completion of Grade 12 plus a special program and over six (6) months up to and including one (1) year's related experience. A special program would be the Capilano University Education Assistant Program. Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's License. Knowledge of basic First Aid. Basic knowledge of related learning tools (ie. computers, etc).

Competition Closes Tuesday October 6 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

Please note that prospective employees new to School District No. 48 (Sea to Sky) must agree to undergo a criminal records check, as failure to do so will be grounds for refusing employment.

School District No.48 (Sea to Sky) prioritizes those candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, LGBTQIA2S+, a member of a visible minority and/or a person with a disability for all positions within the School District.