Education Assistant & Supervision
Howe Sound Secondary · Squamish, B.C. · Part time · Permanent
0.75 hours per day, for all days school is in session for students (Education Assistant - Supervision)
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Temporary Education Assistant & Supervision
Sea to Sky School District (#48)
Valleycliffe Elementary · Squamish, B.C.
Job description
The following temporary position is open for applications:
EDUCATION ASSISTANT
EDUCATION ASSISTANT - SUPERVISION
Location: District – South
Valleycliffe Elementary School
Temporary: Immediately to December 18, 2026, or return of Incumbent, whichever occurs first
Hours: 4.7 hours per day, for all days school is in session for students (Education Assistant)
1.0 hour per day, for all days school is in session for students (Supervision)
Rate of Pay: $33.69/hour (Education Assistant) $31.49/hour (Supervision)
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.
This position will require the successful applicant to deliver a higher level of care.
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 November 3, 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.
Applications should be submitted through the Make a Future at
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those applicants who have been given consideration for an interview will be contacted.
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.
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
Assist students with physical disabilities, chronic health diagnoses, intellectual disabilities, and social, emotional, or behavioural needs.. Support the achievement of program goals and objectives under the direction of principals and classroom teachers.. Supervise designated areas inside or outside the school before, during, and/or after school.
What you’ll need
Completion of Grade 12 plus a special program such as the Capilano University Education Assistant Program, over six months up to and including one year of related experience, a valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's License, knowledge of basic First Aid, and basic knowledge of computers and related learning tools. Successful applicants must agree to undergo a criminal records check.