Education Assistant – South BC

Overview

Heritage Christian Online School is a thriving online learning community offering K-12 home and online education to students across the province. HCOS provides flexible solutions and programming tailored to every child’s learning journey.

HCOS Education Assistants are independent contractors who provide program support, behaviour and academic interventions, and encouragement to Home Learners within the Inclusive Education Department. Please see our Education Assistant Profile for more information.

We are seeking a dynamic Education Assistant to work with students in the family home for the 2026-27 school year. This is a part-time contract position that may grow in hours over the course of the school year, depending on student needs and EA skillsets.

• Location: South Surrey, BC & Online
• Grades: 4-8
• Schedule: 10-15 hours per week, flexible during school hours
• Orton-Gillingham certification preferred

• Support the social, spiritual, and academic learning needs of students, providing mentorship to the whole person
• Connect with students individually or in small groups
• Collaborate with teaching staff to support delivery of personalized learning opportunities
• Build relationships with families, teachers and other EAs
• Assist in carrying out IEP goals, working alongside the broader student support team

• Orton-Gillingham certification preferred
• Background working in Education, EA Support, Behaviour Intervention, or with children/youth
• Professionals with non-EA specific credentials are encouraged to also apply (e.g., psychology, behaviour analysis, social work, coaching, mathematics, etc.)
• A valid Certified Educational Assistant certificate (or training in process) is considered an asset
• Subject matter knowledge in the applicable grade levels or willingness to learn
• Demonstrate alignment with the following attitudes and attributes:
  • Alignment with our Biblical Attributes and demonstrates a commitment to, and a lifestyle reflective of, the KCCS Foundational Beliefs
• Collaborative and team-oriented
  • Demonstrated alignment in supporting team goals over individual aims
  • Teachable, humble, self-reflective, and encouraging
• Creative and innovative
  • Intrinsically motivated, diligent, adaptable, and solutions-oriented
• Relationally competent
  • Demonstrated strength in emotional intelligence and interpersonal awareness
  • Alignment with HCOS EA Profile Attributes
• Experience in differentiating learning for students of various proficiency levels
• Excellent critical thinking and organizational skills

• Competitive Wage: $23.97 – $28.13 hourly depending on certification and experience
• Contractor model

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and supporting their educational journey within a Christian framework, we invite you to apply for the Education Assistant position at Heritage Christian Online School!

Heritage Christian Online School (HCOS) is a ministry of Kelowna Christian Center Society (KCCS). KCCS was established in 1982 with a vision for the community and global influence. KCCS exists so that all people can experience abundant life in Christ by reaching, raising up and releasing people who reflect the kingdom of God, through creating communities of belonging and learning