Posted 2 days ago
Educational Assistant
@ Pythagoras Academy
Richmond, British Columbia
Overview
Pythagoras Academy is hiring a temporary full-time educational assistant for a six-week contract supporting a Grade 5 student. The role provides learning support in reading, writing and math, plus social and self-regulation skills, working with homeroom and specialist teachers on the student's individual education plan. Pay is $4,500 per month, Monday to Friday, in person in Richmond, BC, starting immediately.
Pay:
$4,500 a month
Responsibilities:
- Support Grade 5 student's reading, writing and math goals
- Help student learn social skills
- Support student's self-regulation of feelings
- Work on a collaborative team with the teacher
- Support student forming relationships with peers
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 1 year experience with special needs learners
- Excellent supervisory and interpersonal skills
- General knowledge of curriculum for younger learners
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Education Assistants Certificate (preferred)
- 2 years EA experience (preferred)
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Education Assistants Certificate |
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Pythagoras Academy
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
Are you a passionate dedicated K-5 Educational Assistant Teacher looking to be a part of a unique team? If so, this opportunity is for you.
Pythagoras Academy is an exceptional co-educational independent school for students Kindergarten to Grade 5. Our school prides itself on a unique educational philosophy that champions the role of the Fine Arts. We believe in encouraging creativity in our students and consider it to be one of the most valuable and transferable core skills.
We are seeking a Temporary Full-time (6 weeks Contract) educational assistant for Grade 5
JOB DESCRIPTION
Providing learning support for a student. Working with the homeroom and specialist teachers to ensure that the student reaches the learning goals set in their individual education plan.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Support students reading, writing, and math goals.
- Help students to learn additional social skills.
- Support the student to self-regulate their feelings.
- Work with the teacher on a collaborative team.
- Support the teacher in helping the student to form effective relationships with other students.
Qualifications and Skills
- Minimum 1 years of experience working with special needs learners.
- Excellent supervisory and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction for younger learners.
- Demonstrated knowledge of various routine tasks, duties, and procedures and the ability to follow specific instructions.
- Demonstrated strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position.
Job Type: Temporary Full-time (6 weeks Contract)
Pay: $4,500.00 per month
Flexible language requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- EA: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Education Assistants Certificate (preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- 8760 No. 5 Road, Richmond, BC V6Y 2V4 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: Immediately
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