EA - In-Home Opportunity, Level 1 (MAPLE RIDGE)

Job Title: Education Assistant – Level 1 (Student Personal Care)
Location: Maple Ridge, BC
Position Type: In - Home
School Year: 2026-2027
Remuneration: $28.23– $30.32 per hour

REGENT CHRISTIAN ONLINE ACADEMY

Position Title: Level 1 Student, In-Home Care

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-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.

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.

Reports to: Inclusive Education Coordinator

OVERVIEW:

We are currently seeking compassionate and dedicated Education Assistants to join our team in Surrey for the 2026-2027 school year . These positions involve supporting Level 1 students with personal care needs , for  in-home learning support .

The role primarily focuses on assisting students with daily care tasks to help stay comfortable, safe and healthy. You will work under the supervision of educational staff and collaborate with therapists, parents, and inclusive education professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance with personal care tasks, including hygiene, toileting, dressing, feeding, and mobility support.

• Support students with therapy follow-up activities.

• Foster a positive, respectful, and encouraging learning environment.

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including teachers, therapists, nursing support, the Inclusive Education Coordinator, and parents.

• Maintain accurate documentation and follow health and safety protocols.

• Uphold student dignity, confidentiality, and Christian values in every interaction.

Core Competencies:

- Model a Christian Walk: Serve as a safe, trusted, and supportive adult , modelling an exemplary Christian walk in speech and action as a living example to the student body. 

-  Foster Student Independence: Provide academic, social, emotional, and spiritual support by skillfully scaffolding tasks to encourage maximum student independence.

-  Advocate for Inclusion: Actively advocate for student inclusion within the classroom according to the Individual Education Plan (IEP) and create opportunities for students to be meaningfully integrated into the school community.

-  Develop Self-Advocacy: Guide students in gaining the necessary skills to advocate for their own learning preferences and personal needs.

-  Provide Unstructured Support: Deliver critical social-emotional and self-regulation supports during transitions and Recess to ensure student well-being outside of formal instruction.

-  Execute Interventions: Implement specific interventions and supports as mandated by the IEP and School-Based Team (SBT) .

-  Lead Targeted Instruction: Facilitate small group instruction and scripted programming during both instructional time and break periods under the direction of the teacher.

-  Prepare Materials: Assist in preparing lesson materials and adaptations specifically related to identified student needs, as guided by the Teacher or Inclusive Education Coordinator (IEC) , if time permits.

-  Supervise Routines: Supervise learning and classroom management routines with authority and diligence, following the direction of teachers or administration.

-  Contribute to IEPs: Attend IEP meetings and provide professional observations and data to inform the development of goals and desired student outcomes.

-  Collect Evidence of Learning: Gather evidence of student progress to assist teachers in assessment and the generation of IEP progress reports .

-  Maintain Documentation: Rigorously contribute to logs and data collection for students with behaviour plans or specialized requirements.

-  Pursue Professional Growth: Proactively develop expertise in specialized areas and pedagogical frameworks, such as Universal Design for Learning (UDL) , to support diverse learners.

-  Engage in Self-Assessment: Conduct regular self-assessments of job performance and maintain a portfolio of evidence regarding personal and professional growth.

-  Faith Integration: Model a profound love for Christ and students, maintaining a high standard of Christian conduct both during and outside of school hours.

Target Start Date: September 14, 2026

Job Status: In-Home

Job Type: Part-Time, 1 day/week, 5 hours/day

Compensation & Benefits:

● Pay: CA $28.23 - $30.32

● Benefits: Extended Health & Dental, Pension plan available upon eligibility.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Education Assistant certification or equivalent experience is highly valued.

• Experience working with students with diverse learning and behavioural needs is an asset.

• Empathetic, patient, and flexible with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Willingness to learn and contribute as part of a collaborative team.

• A background that reflects Christian values is essential.

• Current First Aid with CPR and AED certification is required