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Temporary Education Assistant

@ Sea to Sky School District (#48)

Squamish, British Columbia

$33.69/hrPart-timeContract1+ years experience
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Overview

Sea to Sky School District (#48) is hiring a temporary part-time Education Assistant at École Squamish Elementary, running from immediately to December 18, 2026, or until the incumbent returns. The work supports students with physical disabilities, chronic health needs, intellectual disabilities and social, emotional and behavioural needs, plus supervision of a designated area. The posting states 5.5 hours per day on school days at $33.69 per hour.

Pay:

$33.69 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Assist students with physical, health, intellectual and behavioural needs
  • Support achievement of program goals under teacher direction
  • Supervise a designated school area before, during or after school

Requirements summary:

  • Grade 12 plus a special program such as Capilano University EA Program
  • Six months to one year of related experience
  • Valid Class 5 B.C. driver's licence
  • Basic First Aid knowledge
  • Basic computer and learning tools knowledge

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Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-11-09
First seen by our source
2026-11-09
Source record updated
2026-11-09

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Experience1+ years
Hours per week27.5
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingSchool, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Licences & certificationsFirst Aid
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checkscriminal record
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples, 2SLGBTQ+, Racialized people, People with disabilities
EducationHigh school (required), Trade certificate (required)
Fields of studyEducation Assistant

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Sea to Sky School District (#48)

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Job description

The following temporary position is open for applications:

EDUCATION ASSISTANT

Location:District – South

École Squamish Elementary

Temporary: Immediately to December 18, 2026, or return of Incumbent, whichever occurs first

Hours:5.5 hours per day, for all days school is in session for students (Education Assistant)

Rate of Pay:
$33.69/hour (Education Assistant)

Duties & Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Principal(s) and the general supervision of the Classroom Teacher(s), provides assistance to students who have physical disabilities, chronic health diagnoses, intellectual disabilities and/or social, emotional and behavioural needs as designated by the Director of Instruction, while supporting the achievement of stated programs goals and objectives. Supervision of a designated area either inside or outside the school, before, during and/or after school as defined by the terms of the assignment.

This position will require the successful applicant to deliver a higher level of care.

Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12 plus a special program and over six (6) months up to and including one (1) year's related experience. A special program would be the Capilano University Education Assistant Program. Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's License. Knowledge of basic First Aid. Basic knowledge of related learning tools (ie. computers, etc).

Competition Closes Monday November 16, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

Please note that prospective employees new to School District No. 48 (Sea to Sky) must agree to undergo a criminal records check, as failure to do so will be grounds for refusing employment.

Applications should be submitted through the Make a Future at

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those applicants who have been given consideration for an interview will be contacted.

School District No.48 (Sea to Sky) prioritizes those candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, LGBTQIA2S+, a member of a visible minority and/or a person with a disability for all positions within the School District.

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