Education Assistant (Contract) - Heritage Christian Online School

Job title:

Education

• Assistant (Contract) - Heritage Christian Online School

About the Role

HCOS is seeking a dynamic

Education

• Assistant to support a Grade 2 student in the family home for the 2026-27 school year. This 30-hour per week contract role involves providing program support, behaviour and academic interventions, and encouragement within the HCOS Inclusive

Education

• Department, with possible hours growth based on student needs and EA skills. The role is onsite in Chilliwack, BC and requires comfort working closely with a family and supporting a student with complex learning and physical needs.

What You'll Do

• Support the social, spiritual, physical and learning needs of the student, providing mentorship to the whole person.

• Participate in weekly therapy sessions (including PT) and complete assigned daily exercises as directed.

• Assist with mobility equipment and physical positioning support.

• Support the student in the community, including outings, appointments, and recreational activities (e.g., swimming).

• Patiently repeating daily routines and skill-building activities over long periods with minimal immediate progress.

• Collaborate with the Case Manager and the parent to support personalized learning opportunities.

• Assist in carrying out IEP goals, working alongside the broader student support team.

• What We're Looking For

• Background working in Education, EA Support, Behaviour Intervention, or with children/youth.

• Professionals with non-EA specific credentials are encouraged to apply (e.g., psychology, behaviour analysis, social work, nursing).

• A valid Certified Educational Assistant certificate (or training in process) is considered an asset.

• Physically able to assist with student mobility, positioning, and use of mobility equipment.

• Technologically proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Zoom, etc.

• A valid Class 5 driving license, and openness to driving to community outings and therapy appointments scheduled during service hours.

• Willingness to learn hand-under-hand ASL and communication strategies.

• Willingness to participate in training such as the POP-DB Deafblind Intervention Program.

• Willingness to learn and take direction (ongoing training and support).

• Alignment with our Biblical Attributes & KCCS Foundational Beliefs; collaborative and team-oriented; teachable, humble and creative; intrinsically motivated, diligent, adaptable and solutions-oriented; relationally competent with strong emotional intelligence.

• Alignment with HCOS EA Profile Attributes.

• Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive wage: $23.97 – $28.13 per hour, depending on certification and experience.

• Contractor model.