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Education Assistant On-Call 2026-2027

Sunshine Coast – School District #46

School Board Office · Gibsons, B.C.

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. To apply, please submit a full resume including cover letter, transcripts and current work references online at www.makeafuture.ca .

All applications are welcome, however, we are able to reply only to those selected for an interview.

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. We invite applications from all qualified applicants.

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.

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.

About this occupation

This job is classed under Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants support students, and assist teachers and counsellors with teaching and non-instructional tasks. They assist in areas of personal care, teaching and behaviour management under the supervision of teachers or other child care professionals. They are employed in public and private elementary, secondary and special needs schools and treatment centres.

Typical duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Assist students with integration into the classroom and school setting
  • Help students individually or in small groups with assignments and reinforce learning and retention concepts under the supervision of the classroom teacher
  • Assist students with special needs using techniques such as sign language, braille and remedial programs
  • Monitor and report student progress to classroom teacher
  • Accompany and supervise students during activities in school gymnasiums, laboratories, libraries, resource centres and on field trips

Usual requirements

  • Completion of secondary school is required.
  • Teacher assistants usually require completion of a 10-month college program in teaching assistance, educational assistance or other social science program.
  • Teacher assistants who help students with special needs usually require specialized training and experience.

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AI Summary

What you’ll do

Collaborate with educators to support students. Positively impact and guide students individually and in groups. Provide education assistant support to school-aged children

What you’ll need

Grade 12 education; Education Assistant certificate or diploma, or significant coursework toward the certificate; experience working with school-aged children; CPI training; valid First Aid certification; and additional training in Applied Behavioural Analysis and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder. Applicants must currently live on the Sunshine Coast or be planning to move there.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
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