Skip to content

Casual Education Assistant

Okanagan Skaha – School District #67

Penticton, B.C.

Job description

School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) invites applicants for the position of Casual Education Assistant. The rate of pay for this position is $27.47

Casual Education Assistants work only on days of student instruction (as defined in the school calendar).

Successful candidates are subject to the terms of the Criminal Review Act.

The successful applicant will possess the following qualifications:

  • Completion of Grade 12
  • Successful completion of a Certified Education Assistant Program
  • Four months recent successful experience working with children and/or adolescents, in structured programs or school settings
  • Demonstrated skill to effectively assist students with grade appropriate curriculum material
  • Demonstrated ability to deal positively and effectively with students, employees and the public
  • Physical ability to perform all aspects of the job

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position and advise that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting a resume and Support Services Application via email. Applications must include a minimum of three professional references.

Apply to: Ms. Diane Haddow

District Principal Human Resources

School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha)

Email: dhaddow@sd67.bc.ca

See the Support Services Application form here:

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.

All jobs in this occupationFull NOC profile

More jobs at Okanagan Skaha – School District #67

Casual Custodians

Penticton, B.C. · Occasional / TTOC

School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) invites applicants for the position of Casual Custodian(s). This position performs a critical role in the delivery of custodial services to the District’s…

Posted

Casual Clerical

Penticton, B.C. · Occasional / TTOC

School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) invites applicants for the position of Clerical – Casual. The rate of pay for this position is $25.14.

Posted

Jobs at Okanagan Skaha – School District #67

AI Summary

What you’ll do

Assist students with grade-appropriate curriculum material. Work with children and adolescents in structured programs or school settings. Deal positively and effectively with students, employees, and the public. Perform all physical aspects of the job

What you’ll need

Completion of Grade 12. Successful completion of a Certified Education Assistant Program. Four months of recent successful experience working with children and/or adolescents in structured programs or school settings. Demonstrated ability to assist students with grade-appropriate curriculum material. Demonstrated ability to deal positively and effectively with students, employees, and the public. Physical ability to perform all aspects of the job. Criminal record review required. Resume, Support Services Application, and at least three professional references required

Apply Now