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Education Assistant - On Call

@ Secpwepemc/St’atl’imc/Nlaka’pamux

Vancouver, British Columbia

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Overview

Secpwepemc/St'at'imc/Nlaka'pamux is hiring an on-call Education Assistant for Sxoxomic Community School in Alkali Lake, BC, which serves kindergarten to Grade 9 students. The role supports teachers with learning activities, one-on-one and small-group work, and school supervision, reporting to the school principal.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide educational assistance in learning activities under a teacher's direction
  • Work one-on-one and in small groups with students
  • Supervise students before and after school, at recess and at lunch
  • Adapt strategies and activities to individual learner needs
  • Work flexibly across the school when schedules change

Requirements summary:

  • Completion of a recognized Education Assistant course and/or ECE training
  • Experience working with groups of children in a school setting
  • Training and experience managing challenging student behaviour
  • Ability to use effective behaviour management techniques
  • Physically capable of performing all duties
  • Valid BC Driver's Licence Class 5 or N

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Employer posting date
2026-10-17
First seen by our source
2026-10-16
Source record updated
2026-11-07

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingSchool
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Licences & certificationsClass 5
Driver’s licencerequired
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples
EducationTrade certificate (required)
Fields of studyEducation Assistant, Early Childhood Education

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Job description

Who we are:

Welcome to Sxoxomic Community School! We are located 50 km southwest of Williams Lake in Alkali Lake, BC. The Sxoxomic Community School enrolls 63 students from kindergarten to Grade 9. We pride ourselves on creating a unique, student- centered learning environment that embraces Secwepemc values as the foundation for grades K4-9. We promote holistic development that nurtures growth academically, spiritually, emotionally and physically. Students and families are also welcomed into a dynamic and supportive learning community that extends outside of the classroom walls.

Necessary Qualifications:

  • The successful applicant will work under the supervision of the principal of school
  • Completion of a recognized Education Assistant course and/or an ECE trained worker
  • Experience and/or training working with groups of children in a school or other educational setting
  • Training and experience with students challenging behaviors
  • Demonstrated ability to employ effective behavior management techniques
  • Physically capable of performing all duties of the job

What we require:

  • Under the direction of the teacher, provide educational assistance in learning activities for students
  • Working one on one and in small groups
  • Assist with school supervision before and after school and during recess and lunch break
  • Cultural and ability sensitive as well as trauma informed
  • Patience and understanding while managing children with diverse learning needs
  • Uses adapted strategies/activities to accommodate individual learner needs/styles.
  • Will be flexible to work within the entire school setting when unscheduled changes arise.
  • Has valid BC Drivers License (Class 5) or N.
  • Knowledge of First Nations Culture and working in a First Nations community is an asset.

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