Education Assistant

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.

The Position

We are seeking one or two Education Assistants to work on-site one day per week in our Nanaimo Community Connections class 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: Nanaimo, BC

Grades: 4/5 class, 6-8 class or 9-12 class

Schedule: Wednesdays, 8:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Hours : 6-15 hours per week

Supporting the social, spiritual and academic learning needs of students, providing mentorship to the whole person

Connecting with students individually or in small groups

Collaborating with the teaching staff and the parent to support personalized learning opportunities

Assisting in carrying out IEP goals, working alongside the broader student support team

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

Alignment with our Biblical Attributes & 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 our HCOS EA Profile Attributes

Experience in differentiating learning for students of various proficiency levels

Excellent critical thinking and organizational skills

What we offer

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