Education Assistant

Heritage Christian Online School (HCOS) is a K-12 Online School providing fully accredited Christian education to students in BC. At HCOS, we are focused on growing in academics as we grow in relationship with Jesus.

Within the Inclusive Education division, our goal is to provide supportive and flexible Christ-centred programming for students with diverse needs learning from home and Community Connection locations

Heritage Christian Online School has a need for part-time self-employed independent contractor to support one or more students in Saanich BC , for 6.5 hours/week as an in-class Education Assistant in a grade K/2 class for the 2024/25 school year, on Tuesdays. Hours are 8:45 am to 3:15 pm. Additional hours supporting students at home are available.

Specific training for working with students with diverse abilities, such as an Education Assistant certificate (or equivalent), is required.

• have a strong background in Inclusive Education. :

• be comfortable supporting students with designations such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety and various learning diverse abilities. :

• understand the need to be flexible and adaptable. :

• have a desire to learn and grow in knowledge of Inclusive Education. :

• have strong written and oral communication skills, and be able to work with a broader student support team. :

• enjoy encouraging and supporting students in academics, life skills and building social connections. :

• enjoy Science, Socials and Art

Job Type : Part-time

Pay: $23.50-$27.58 per hour

Expected hours: 6.5 - 20 per week

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-10-22