W̱SÁNEĆ School Board Employment Opportunities
Education Assistant (Level 2) (Internal)
Description
Job Title: Education Assistant (Level 2)
Eligibility Status (Internal/External): *Internal
Department: W̱SÁNEĆ College
Job Status: Continuing Position, Effective August 31, 2026.
Details: Unionized position with the British Columbia General Employees Union (BCGEU)
*Internal Job Postings: Current and past employees as well as W̱SÁNEĆ community members.
**External Job Postings: Open to all individuals not eligible under the internal posting criteria.
Closing Date/Time: 4:00 PM, Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
*Important Note: Please ensure you are available for interviews June 10-12, 2026
SUMMARY
Level 2: Responsible for assisting with math and English coursework and providing targeted educational support to adult learners with varied learning needs. This role involves helping implement individualized education plans and managing strategies to support learning skills. Incumbents may work with small groups or individual students under an instructor's supervision.
SCOPE
Works under the direction of the W̱SÁNEĆ College Director and in accordance with the BC legal framework and the W̱SÁNEĆ School Board policy and procedures to support instructors and adult learners. As a member of the Learning Support Team, the position supports the safety, health, academic, emotional, and social needs of adult learners inside and outside the classroom, enabling students to fully benefit from the instructional program and available resources.
HOURS OF WORK
7.0 hrs per day based on a schedule to be determined in accordance with the operational needs of the W̱SÁNEĆ School Board.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EA Level 2: Grade 12 and teaching assistant, certificate, or diploma in a related area such as teaching assistant, or community support and one-year related experience, family support worker, or early childhood education certificate supplemented by a special needs or community support worker certificate or an equivalent combination of education and experience, such as a diploma or degree in a directly related field.
- EA Level 3: Grade 12 dogwood certificate, certificate or diploma (as above), plus a special need’s educator certification.
- Valid Level 1 & 2: First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate and Criminal Record Check
- Valid Level 1 & 2: May require BC Class 5 Drivers License
- Valid Level 1 & 2: May require an appropriate level of First Aid certification.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
- Basic knowledge of child development: physical, emotional, intellectual, and social.
- Support and assist students with a range of academic, social, and emotional needs.
- Physical ability to support students (i.e., dress, feed, toilet, lift, and transfer) as required.
- Assess situations and make appropriate decision and act quickly.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with teachers, students, parents, and colleagues.
- Follow direction and implement programs or procedures as directed.
- Work as part of a team to plan, implement and evaluate student learning plans.
- Organize workload and take on new assignments with limited notice.
- Use computers and standard software applications.
ONLY APPLICATIONS CONTAINING THE FOLLOWING WILL BE CONSIDERED:
- Resume and cover letter
- Three professional references *applicants must provide name, telephone number, and email addresses for all three references
- Copies of valid certificates must accompany application
- Additional Supporting Documentation
Preference will be given to First Nations Ancestry.
*FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST*
Compensation
$26.92 - $28.53 per hour