Discovery Community College·Prince George, British Columbia
The instructor will facilitate and deliver curriculum for the Community Support Worker - Educational Assistant & Mental Health program. Responsibilities include assessing student progress, maintaining records, and collaborating with faculty to ensure student success.
Discovery Community College offers a truly close-knit team of people who are passionate about changing lives. As a member of this team, you will Discover all the best of Community, in both work and life.
Discovery Community College is committed to academic excellence and fostering a dynamic learning environment. We are seeking an on-site CSW Instructor Specializing in Education Assistants to support our Community Support worker - Educational Assistant program, primarily focused on Communication, Child Development, Mental Health and Life Span Development. As Discovery Community College offers regular student intakes across its programs, there are ongoing opportunities for instructors seeking continued employment with future cohorts.
The CSW Instructor will facilitate and deliver curriculum to students enrolled in the Community Support worker - Educational Assistant & Mental Health program. This position will require dynamic online teaching, effective communication, and the ability to support diverse learners.
This part time on-site role and has the potential to lead to future instructional opportunities, advancing your career in education.
Start date - August 25, 2026 End date - March 11, 2027 - subject to change
Deliver engaging and interactive online instruction based on established curriculum. Create a supportive and inclusive online learning environment. Assess student progress through assignments, discussions, and assessments. Provide timely and constructive feedback to learners. Maintain student attendance, grading, and records as per institutional policies. Collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure program alignment and student success. Stay current with trends and best practices in education and online learning.
Diploma or degree in Education, Special Education, Educational Assistant, or Education focused of Communication, Child Development, Mental Health and Life Span Development. Minimum 2–3 years of experience as an Educational Assistant or in a K–12 support role. Experience teaching or facilitating online learning is strongly preferred. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Proficient with online teaching tools such as Microsoft Teams. TESL or ESL experience is an asset.
Discover Community College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment. We celebrate the unique contributions of individuals from all backgrounds and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented communities.
Discovery Community College values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. It’s your time – make the change today!
Candidates must hold a diploma or degree in Education, Special Education, or a related field. A minimum of 2–3 years of experience in an Educational Assistant or K–12 support role is required.
Market context
In British Columbia, teaching assistant roles are often tied to elementary classrooms where literacy, numeracy, inclusion, and social-emotional support are priorities. These positions can be competitive because employers look for candidates with classroom experience, a student-centred mindset, and comfort with inquiry-based and differentiated instruction. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to show concrete support for early learning and inclusive practice.
