Educational Assistant

Key Responsibilities:

Overview:
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Educational Assistants (EA) to join our inclusive learning community. As a BC Ministry-certified Independent Christian school with a 47-year history, we are committed to providing a nurturing environment where students are supported academically, socially, and spiritually.

As an EA at RCA, you will play a vital role in our classrooms, working alongside teachers to support students with diverse learning needs and helping them reach their full potential through a Christ-centered lens.

• Instructional Support:
  Work directly with students to implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and facilitate small-group interventions.
• Classroom
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Assist lead teachers in managing classroom dynamics and preparing learning materials.
• Student Mentorship:
  Provide spiritual mentorship and foster a safe environment where students can grow in character and integrity.
• Supervision:
  Ensure student safety during transitions, recess, and lunch breaks.

We seek candidates who are professionally prepared and spiritually aligned with the Regent Christian Academy Society (RCAS) mission:

• Professional Training:
  Hold post‑secondary certification as an Educational Assistant or have equivalent teacher training.
• Faith Commitment:
  Must be an active follower of Jesus Christ and a regular member of a Bible‑believing church community.
• Alignment:
  Must affirm and support the RCAS Statement of Faith and Christian values.
• Documentation:
  Ability to provide a clear Criminal Record Check and valid First Aid certification (preferred).

As a faith‑based educational institution, RCAS hires staff whose beliefs and conduct align with our Christian mission, values, and Statement of Faith. This role requires a genuine and reasonable occupational requirement (GOR) for the employee to affirm and support RCAS’s Christian beliefs and actively participate in a Christian church community. RCAS is committed to fair and equitable hiring practices within the scope of this requirement.

Qualified candidates who meet these criteria are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Part‑Time

Work Location:

Sullivan or Cloverdale Campus

Pay CA $ 25.85 – 30.72 (hourly)

Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Resume:
  Detailing your relevant professional experience and qualifications.
• Cover Letter:
  Please address your interest in the position and specifically confirm your alignment with the RCOA Statement of Faith.
• Statement of Faith: A separate one‑page document (or integrated into your cover letter) detailing your personal Christian testimony and how it informs your work in education.
• Professional Portfolio:
  Teaching Qualifications/License
• Application Question(s):
  Please provide your answers to the application questions in a separate document.
  • Have you reviewed RCAS’s Statement of Faith, and are you able to work in alignment with it? It can be found here
  • Provide a brief statement describing your own Christian faith journey or perspective and how it shapes your work?
  • Please describe how you currently live out your Christian faith in your daily life and community?
  • Why are you interested in this role at RCAS
• Pastoral Reference: Please note that a reference from your current Pastor or ministry leader will be required if you are shortlisted for an interview.