Education Assistant (EA, In-Home Opportunity, Youbou)

REGENT CHRISTIAN ONLINE ACADEMY

Position Title: Education Assistant (EA, In-Home Opportunity, Youbou)

Job Status: Part-Time

Regent Christian Academy Society serves children and families across our campus schools, online school, and early learning programs. We focus on strong academics, whole-child development, and a Christ-centered environment where students grow in character and purpose. Our teams work hard, care deeply, and move fast to support a growing and dynamic school community.

As a key division of the Society, Regent Christian Online Academy (RCOA) specializes in partnering with home-learning families to provide a flexible, high-quality K-12 education. We bring the RCAS mission to life as a Provincial Online Learning School, offering innovative onsite and virtual programming across British Columbia. At RCOA, we are dedicated to providing a personalized educational journey that inspires lifelong learning and fosters spiritual growth in every student.

Key Responsibilities:

As an EA, you will play a vital role in carrying out pre-planned lessons and life skills activities tailored to the unique requirements of your students. Your dedication will be instrumental in assisting with therapy follow-up, engaging students in home learning activities and virtual programming, and collaborating effectively within a cohesive team.

Our students possess a range of learning and behavioral needs that require a compassionate and flexible professional. To ensure your success, you will receive consistent support from:

• Multidisciplinary Therapists
• Home Learning Support Teachers
• Parents and Caregivers
• Our Inclusive Education Coordinator

This collaborative environment is designed to help you thrive in your role and make a significant difference in the lives of your students. Please note that a portion of this program takes place in an Outdoor Education setting.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• EA certification and/or previous experience are highly valued. However, we welcome candidates with a strong interest, related training, or relevant experience who possess a genuine willingness to learn and grow.
• We are seeking individuals who embody Christian values and possess an empathetic nature. You should be someone who naturally exhibits flexibility, creativity, patience, and enthusiasm.
• Experience working with school-aged children and a background in special needs is considered a significant advantage.
• A valid First Aid certificate with CPR Level C and AED is a requirement for this position.

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: In Home Support in Youbou on Mondays & Tuesdays 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Compensation & Benefits:

●      Pay: CA $ 23.35 – $28.90 (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.
• Application Question(s): Please provide your answers to the application questions in a separate document.
  • Have you reviewed RCOA’s Statement of Faith, and are you able to work in alignment with it? It can be found here https://rcoa.ca/our-school/
  • Please 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 RCOA?
• Professional Portfolio: Description of your Educational and Leadership Philosophy.
• Pastoral Reference: Please note that a reference from your current Pastor or ministry leader will be required if you are shortlisted for an interview.