Education Coach

Location: Oliver

Job Title:

Education Coach
Department:
Education

Location:

Oliver, BC

Overview
The Education Coach supports OIB and nominal roll students and their families by working collaboratively with schools, administrators, community programs, and partners under the Local Education Agreement (LEA). The position ensures that structures, communication pathways, and supports are in place to promote student well‑being, academic success, and family engagement. The role enhances access to information, services, and resources needed for students to succeed in the education system and beyond.

This position reports to the Director of Education for the Osoyoos Indian Band.

Roles And Responsibilities

Student Support & Advocacy

Focus on the learning, cultural, and social‑emotional needs of all OIB and nominal roll students.

Build strong, trusting relationships with students, families, and school staff.

Advocate for students and families to ensure their needs are understood and supported within the school system.

Support students in setting academic and personal goals and help them work toward achieving them.

Promote student well‑being and learning through four key principles: agency, caring relationships, high expectations, and power sharing.

Learner Profiles & Planning

Review, update, and maintain Learner Profiles for all OIB and nominal roll students.

Ensure families, school staff, and support teams have current information on each student’s learning needs.

Participate in the development and monitoring of student learning plans, transition plans, and support strategies.

Communication & Coordination

Bridge communication between home, school, and OIB through phone calls, meetings, home visits, and regular updates.

Organize and attend parent‑school‑student meetings, including transition meetings and case conferences.

Coordinate student transportation for tutoring, meetings, extracurricular activities, and other school‑related needs.

Program Delivery & Student Services

Support and deliver tutoring programs, working with students individually and in group settings.

Plan, implement, and run educational summer programs such as post‑secondary readiness workshops and summer learning camps.

Connect students with OIB resources such as the Resource Centre, counselling, housing supports, tutoring, and other services.

Community & Partnership Engagement

Attend internal and external education meetings, including IEC, FNESC, syilx education committee, tripartite meetings, and others, with or on behalf of the Education Director.

Participate in planning and hosting community education events such as the year‑end grad dinner, back‑to‑school events, career fairs, and parent information sessions.

LEA Implementation & Administration

Contribute to the implementation, monitoring, and management of the Local Education Agreement (LEA).

Support administrative tasks, reporting, and data management related to student services and education programs.

Other Responsibilities

Provide emergency availability as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or Post‑secondary Diploma or Certificate in Human Services, Indigenous Community Support Work, Education Assistant, or a related field.

A combination of relevant education and work experience may be considered.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (recommended).

Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector) required.

ICF BC certification (considered an asset).

Experience

Minimum two years of experience in a related field.

Experience supporting students, particularly First Nations learners and communities.

Experience working with confidential information and maintaining professional boundaries.

Experience supporting neurodivergent students (e.g., ADHD, ASD, learning differences).

Teaching experience (considered an asset).

Competencies

Strong knowledge of K‑12 and post‑secondary education systems.

Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities.

Cultural awareness, cultural safety, and sensitivity to Indigenous contexts.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).

Active listening and relationship‑building skills.

Event planning, facilitation, and presentation skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer literacy.

Ability to exercise diplomacy, confidentiality, discretion, and tact.

This is a full‑time, year‑round position, scheduled for five days per week (40 hours), with occasional evenings and weekends as required. The pay range for this role is $58,000 to $63,000 annually. We offer extended health coverage (including dental and vision care), a pension plan with employer match, opportunities for professional development, and participation in community‑focused events such as cultural workshops.

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