Certified Education Assistant
- Kamloops, BC, Canada
PAY GRADE: Starting at $25.98 - $28.70 depending on education & experience · Full-time
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- PAY GRADE: Starting at $25.98 - $28.70 depending on education & experience
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JOB POSTING
Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) is a fast-growing vibrant organization committed to the development and progress of its Band Members and Community. As such, the TteS invites applications from qualified, highly motivated and dynamic individuals to fill the following position.
POSITION TITLE: Certified Education Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Sk’elep School of Excellence
SUPERVISOR: Sk’elep School Principal
TERMS: Full-Time, Permanent
REFERENCE #: 2026-134
Purpose Of Position
Education Assistants work as members of the student support team. They play a key role in the implementation of many educational programs for students, performing tasks that can range from helping with academic program activities to reinforcing social/behavioral plans, to providing personal care support.
Duties And Responsibilities
Educational Assistant Certificate
Required Abilities, Knowledge And Skills
Benefits
PAY GRADE: Starting at $25.98 - $28.70 depending on education & experience
Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
In accordance with Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights code, it is TteS Policy to practice preferential hiring for Aboriginal peoples. Candidates who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.
Deadline for the Job posting is November 19th, 2026 by 2:00pm
Submit Job Application Form, cover letter, resume, and references
online: https://tkemlups.ca/employment/
or at our Human Resources office #320 Chief Alex Thomas Way.
Office Hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm &
closed for lunch from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
We require each applicant to fill out
an online application form which can be found at: https://tkemlups.ca/employment/
Any late submissions or submissions without the job application form will not be considered.
Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) is a fast-growing vibrant organization committed to the development and progress of its Band Members and Community. As such, the TteS invites applications from qualified, highly motivated and dynamic individuals to fill the following position.
POSITION TITLE: Certified Education Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Sk’elep School of Excellence
SUPERVISOR: Sk’elep School Principal
TERMS: Full-Time, Permanent
REFERENCE #: 2026-134
Purpose Of Position
Education Assistants work as members of the student support team. They play a key role in the implementation of many educational programs for students, performing tasks that can range from helping with academic program activities to reinforcing social/behavioral plans, to providing personal care support.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Sk’elep and TteS policies, standards and procedures
- Assist students with integration into the classroom and school setting
- Assist students individually or in small groups with assignments and reinforce learning and retention concepts under the supervision of the classroom teacher
- May assist students with special needs using techniques such as speech language and remedial programs
- Monitor and report student progress to classroom teacher
- Accompany and supervise students during activities in school gymnasiums, libraries, resource centres and on field trips
- May assist in the school library, culture room or office and perform other duties as assigned by the school principal
- May monitor or supervise students during recess, noon hour or during the day
- Individual/small group Instruction
- Playground
Educational Assistant Certificate
Required Abilities, Knowledge And Skills
- Skills in facilitating learning in a classroom environment
- Experience working with children with trauma
- One-year classroom related experience assisting childhood learners
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Willingness to work collaboratively in a team setting
- Professional, friendly and supportive to school students, staff and guests
- Experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including supporting their learning, communication, social, and behavioral needs
- Grade 12 with a minimum of one (1) year of post-secondary in a related field
- Educational Assistant Certificate
- Criminal Record Check
- Band Member of the Kamloops Indian Band
- First Nations Ancestry
- Ability to speak Secwepemc Language
- Basic First Aide
- Previous experience working in a First Nations school
Benefits
- Extended health, dental, and vision
- 7.6% Registered Pension Plan (RPP) matching and Life insurance
PAY GRADE: Starting at $25.98 - $28.70 depending on education & experience
Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
In accordance with Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights code, it is TteS Policy to practice preferential hiring for Aboriginal peoples. Candidates who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.
Deadline for the Job posting is November 19th, 2026 by 2:00pm
Submit Job Application Form, cover letter, resume, and references
online: https://tkemlups.ca/employment/
or at our Human Resources office #320 Chief Alex Thomas Way.
Office Hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm &
closed for lunch from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
We require each applicant to fill out
an online application form which can be found at: https://tkemlups.ca/employment/
Any late submissions or submissions without the job application form will not be considered.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Support students individually and in small groups with classroom integration, assignments, learning retention, and special education programs under teacher supervision. Monitor and report student progress, reinforce social and behavioral plans, provide personal care as needed, and supervise students during school activities and breaks.
Requirements
Requires Grade 12, at least one year of post-secondary education in a related field, an Educational Assistant Certificate, a criminal record check, and one year of classroom-related experience assisting childhood learners. Candidates should have experience supporting children affected by trauma and children with autism, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively; equivalent combinations of education, training, lived experience, cultural knowledge, and professional experience may be considered.
Skills
- Classroom Learning Support
- Small-Group Instruction
- Student Integration
- Learning Reinforcement
- Special Needs Support
- Speech and Language Support
- Remedial Programs
- Student Progress Monitoring
- Trauma-Informed Support
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Support
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Student Supervision
- Personal Care Support
- First Aid
Benefits
- Extended Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Registered Pension Plan Matching
- Life Insurance
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Categories
- Education
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Educational Assistant Certificate
- Grade 12
- Post-Secondary Education
- Classroom Support
- Student Support Team
- Special Needs
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Trauma-Informed Support
- Speech and Language Programs
- Remedial Programs
- Social and Behavioral Plans
- Personal Care
- Small-Group Instruction
- Student Progress Monitoring
- First Aid
- Criminal Record Check
- First Nations Education
- Secwepemc Language
- Cultural Knowledge
- Field Trips
- School Supervision