Regent Christian Online Academy·Surrey, British Columbia
Carry out pre-planned lessons and life skills activities for in-home students.
Provide therapy follow-up and engage students in home learning activities and virtual programming.
Collaborate with therapists, home learning support teacher, parents, and the Special Education Coordinator.
Support inclusive classrooms for in-class students, including students with disabilities.
Assist the classroom teacher with organization tasks (attendance, preparing learning materials, directing small groups).
Model a Christian walk as a safe, trusted, and supportive adult.
Foster student independence by scaffolding academic, social, emotional, and spiritual support.
Advocate for inclusion according to students' Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Guide students in developing self-advocacy skills.
Provide unstructured social-emotional and self-regulation support during transitions and break-times.
Execute interventions and supports mandated by IEP and School-Based Team (SBT).
Prepare lesson materials and adaptations as guided by the Teacher or Inclusive Education Coordinator (IEC).
Supervise learning routines following direction of the parent.
Attend IEP meetings and provide professional observations and data.
Collect evidence of learning to support assessment and IEP progress reports.
Maintain documentation and contribute to logs and data collection for behavior plans or specialized requirements.
Pursue professional growth, including expertise in frameworks such as Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Conduct self-assessments and maintain a portfolio of evidence for professional growth.
Maintain high standards of Christian conduct during and outside school hours
<p> <strong></strong></p> <p><b>REGENT CHRISTIAN ONLINE ACADEMY</b></p><p><strong>Position Title: Education Assistant, In-Home & In-Class, LANGLEY</strong></p><p><strong>Schedule: In-Class, Thursday 9:30am - 2:30 pm, In-Home 6 hours/flexible </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Regent Christian Academy Society </strong> 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-centred 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.</p><p> </p><p>As a key division of the Society, <b>Regent Christian Online Academy (RCOA)</b> 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.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Reports to: Inclusive Education Coordinator</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong> Overview: </strong></p><p><b>IN-HOME</b>:<strong> </strong>As the EA, you will play a vital role in carrying out pre-planned lessons and life skills activities that cater to the unique requirements of your students.
Your dedication and commitment will be instrumental in helping students with therapy follow-up, engaging them in home learning activities and virtual programming, and collaborating effectively as part of a cohesive team.
The children have a range of learning and behavioural needs that require a compassionate and flexible EA.
As an EA, you will receive support from therapists, a home learning support teacher, parents, and our Special Education Coordinator.
This collaborative environment will enable you to thrive in your role and make a significant difference in the lives of your students.</p><p><b>IN-CLASS</b>: Educational Assistants are key members of our dynamic classroom teams.
They assist in our inclusive classrooms to ensure all students, including those with disabilities, are supported and benefit from learning activities and instruction.
They will also help the classroom teacher with a variety of organization tasks such as taking attendance, preparing learning materials and directing small groups. <br></br> </p><p><strong>Core Competencies </strong></p><p>- <b>Model a Christian Walk: </b>Serve as a <strong>safe, trusted, and supportive adult</strong>, modelling an exemplary Christian walk in speech and action as a living example to the student body. </p><p><strong>- </strong> <strong>Foster Student Independence:</strong> Provide academic, social, emotional, and spiritual support by skillfully <strong>scaffolding tasks</strong> to encourage maximum student independence. </p><p><strong>- </strong> <strong>Advocate for Inclusion:</strong> Actively advocate for student inclusion within the home or community according to the <strong>Individual Education Plan (IEP)</strong> and create opportunities for students to be meaningfully integrated into the school community.</p><p><strong>- </strong> <strong>Develop Self-Advocacy:</strong> Guide students in gaining the necessary skills to advocate for their own learning preferences and personal needs. </p><p><strong>- </strong> <strong>Provide Unstructured Support:</strong> Deliver critical <strong>social-emotional and self-regulation supports</strong> during transitions and break-times to ensure student well-being outside of formal instruction. </p><p><strong>- </strong> <strong>Execute Interventions:</strong> Implement specific interventions and supports as mandated by the <strong>IEP</strong> and <strong>School-Based Team (SBT)</strong>. </p><p><strong>- </strong> <strong>Prepare Materials:</strong> Assist in preparing lesson materials and <strong>adaptations</strong> specifically related to identified student needs, as guided by the Teacher or <strong>Inclusive Education Coordinator (IEC)</strong>, if time permits.</p><p> <strong>- </strong> <strong>Supervise Routines:</strong> Supervise learning routines with authority and diligence, following the direction of the parent. </p><p><strong>- </strong> <strong>Contribute to IEPs:</strong> Attend IEP meetings and provide professional <strong>observations and data</strong> to inform the development of goals and desired student outcomes. </p><p><strong>- </strong> <strong>Collect Evidence of Learning:</strong> Gather evidence of student progress to assist teachers in assessment and the generation of <strong>IEP progress reports</strong>. </p><p><strong>- </strong> <strong>Maintain Documentation:</strong> Rigorously contribute to <strong>logs and data collection</strong> for students with behaviour plans or specialized requirements. </p><p><strong>- </strong> <strong>Pursue Professional Growth:</strong> Proactively develop expertise in specialized areas and pedagogical frameworks, such as <strong>Universal Design for Learning (UDL)</strong>, to support diverse learners. </p><p><strong>- </strong> <strong>Engage in Self-Assessment:</strong> Conduct regular <strong>self-assessments</strong> of job performance and maintain a portfolio of evidence regarding personal and professional growth. </p><p><strong>- </strong> <strong>Faith Integration:</strong> Model a profound love for Christ and students, maintaining a high standard of Christian conduct both during and outside of school hours. <strong><br></br></strong> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Target Start Date:</strong> September 14, 2026</p><p> </p><p><strong>
</strong> Onsite<strong></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong> Job Type: </strong> Part-Time</p><p> </p><p><strong> Work Location: LANGLEY In-Class (THURSDAY) & In-Home (flexible)</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p><b> Compensation & Benefits: </b></p><p> </p><p> ● <strong> Pay: </strong> CA $24.05/hour - $30.32/hour</p><p> </p><p> ● <strong> Benefits: </strong> Extended Health & Dental, Pension plan available upon eligibility. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> 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. </p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p><b> Requirements & Qualifications: </b></p><p> </p><p>Experience and/or <strong>EA certification</strong> are highly valued for this role, as it demonstrates a solid foundation in supporting students with diverse learning needs. However, we also welcome candidates who possess a strong interest, related experience, or relevant training, coupled with a genuine willingness to learn and grow in this field. We are seeking individuals who embody Christian values and possess an empathetic nature. We value individuals who exhibit flexibility, creativity, patience, and enthusiasm. Experience working with school-aged children, along with a background in special needs, is advantageous but not required.</p><p><strong>First Aid with CPR and AED</strong> are a required</p>
Education Assistant experience and/or EA certification highly valued.
First Aid with CPR and AED required.
Experience working with school-aged children and/or background in special needs advantageous but not required.
Ability to be compassionate, flexible, patient, and enthusiastic.
Willingness to learn and grow in supporting students with diverse learning needs.
Faith-based occupational requirement: affirm and support RCAS’s Christian beliefs and actively participate in a Christian church community
Market context
In British Columbia, in-home and in-class Education Assistant roles are often driven by ongoing support needs for school-aged children, especially where special needs experience can help. These positions can be competitive because employers value EA experience or certification, current First Aid with CPR and AED, and personal qualities like patience and flexibility; the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here help you review the original posting faster. If you are considering applying, confirm your certification status and highlight any direct work with children or support settings.