Educational Assistant

Position:  Educational Assistant (1.0 FTE)

Compensation Range:  $26,000 – $33,000 (dependent on education/certification and experience)

Agassiz Christian School is a dynamic, well-established elementary school located in the upper Fraser Valley, nestled at the foot of beautiful Mount Cheam, with over 100 students registered from Preschool to Grade 7.  We are a growing community with a dedicated staff who wish to see students discover, grow and thrive.

ACS is accepting applications for a full-time EA position beginning in September 2024.   Depending on staffing composition, this position could be working as a Classroom Educational Assistant, an Early Childhood Educator Assistant or a Special Education Assistant for a specific student on an Individualized Education Plan.

The successful applicant will:

• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a team
• Provide classroom support, working with small groups or with individual students
• Understand elementary curriculum and be able to modify and adapt work
• Build positive relationships with a variety of students
• Keep records of IEP goals, documenting student progress
• Maintain confidentiality
• Participate in school-based team meetings
• Assist in implementing a behaviour support plan when necessary
• Provide personal care and hygiene assistance when required
• Implement physiotherapy exercises when required

Experience working with students with non-verbal communication, chronic health conditions, and feeding tubes would be an asset, but not required.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Education Assistant Certificate (or equivalent) or Early Childhood Educator Assistant Certificate
• Experience and/or further training in supporting students with autism or FASD, personal care needs, or other learning differences
• Crisis intervention training
• Evidence of involvement in a local Christian faith community
• Strong professional references
• Ability to work in a collaborative, inclusive work environment

Each candidate must be:

• A committed Christian
• Dedicated to Christian education.
• Willing to sign the Community Standards policy of the school.

Please send résumé, Statement of Faith, References, and credentials (such as EA certification, ECEA Certificate, etc.) to:

Judy de Waal, Principal
Agassiz Christian Elementary School

7571 Morrow Road
Agassiz BC
V0M 1A2

Email: jdewaal@agassizchristianschool.com

CLOSING DATE: when position has been filled.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.