Job Description
Who We Are
Vancouver Christian School is a diverse K-12 independent school in Vancouver, British Columbia. With a vibrant and close-knit community of 945 students, VCS has been shaping lives through Christ-centred education for over 75 years. We are committed to nurturing students’ academic, social, spiritual, and emotional growth, equipping them to live lives of transformation and service.
Join our Educational Assistants Team
VCS is accepting applications for Educational Assistant on-calls working with elementary students. The Educational Assistant on-call is supervised by the Educational Support Services Coordinator and works with teachers to support student learning.
Requirements
Typically, an Educational Assistant On-Call will:
Maintain confidentiality
Communicate professionally and appropriately with coordinators, teachers, students, and parents
Work with teachers to facilitate the participation of all students with learning differences in classroom activities
Implement supports as directed by teachers, counsellors, ESS team members, and other support personnel
Provide support to the student individually or in small groups in the classroom and/or outside the classroom
Encourage and support the student in responsible ways so that the student’s emotional, intellectual, and social development will be enhanced
Consult with classroom teachers and/or ESS Coordinator to receive feedback and suggestions
Provide support to teachers and school as needed
Ideal Qualifications
EA Certification OR a Completion of a recognized Post-Secondary Special Education Assistant program, or a Degree/Diploma in a related field, and/or extensive experience in an equivalent field
Completion of a certificate/diploma whose primary focus is on empirically supported approaches to supporting children with ASD or an equivalent certification
One thousand (1,000) hours of home team/Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) training and work experience documented by a Professional Consultant
Experience working with students with special needs
Excellent communication skills in English
*Please note that the above compensation rate is based on a full day and will be pro-rated for partial days of work.*
While we appreciate your interest in Vancouver Christian School, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Vancouver Christian School is a diverse K-12 independent school in Vancouver, British Columbia. With a vibrant and close-knit community of 945 students, VCS has been shaping lives through Christ-centred education for over 75 years. We are committed to nurturing students’ academic, social, spiritual, and emotional growth, equipping them to live lives of transformation and service.
Join our Educational Assistants Team
VCS is accepting applications for Educational Assistant on-calls working with elementary students. The Educational Assistant on-call is supervised by the Educational Support Services Coordinator and works with teachers to support student learning.
Requirements
Typically, an Educational Assistant On-Call will:
Maintain confidentiality
Communicate professionally and appropriately with coordinators, teachers, students, and parents
Work with teachers to facilitate the participation of all students with learning differences in classroom activities
Implement supports as directed by teachers, counsellors, ESS team members, and other support personnel
Provide support to the student individually or in small groups in the classroom and/or outside the classroom
Encourage and support the student in responsible ways so that the student’s emotional, intellectual, and social development will be enhanced
Consult with classroom teachers and/or ESS Coordinator to receive feedback and suggestions
Provide support to teachers and school as needed
Ideal Qualifications
EA Certification OR a Completion of a recognized Post-Secondary Special Education Assistant program, or a Degree/Diploma in a related field, and/or extensive experience in an equivalent field
Completion of a certificate/diploma whose primary focus is on empirically supported approaches to supporting children with ASD or an equivalent certification
One thousand (1,000) hours of home team/Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) training and work experience documented by a Professional Consultant
Experience working with students with special needs
Excellent communication skills in English
*Please note that the above compensation rate is based on a full day and will be pro-rated for partial days of work.*
While we appreciate your interest in Vancouver Christian School, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The K-7 Educational Assistants On-Call (EAOC) | Casual Work position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Vancouver offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.
