CASUAL EDUCATION ASSISTANTS (EAs) School District 47 (Powell River) serves the educational needs of approximately 3000 students through elementary and secondary (Gr. 8-12) schools and other educational programs and employs approximately 400 staff.

Located on the Sunshine Coast, combining the natural beauty, amazing outdoor recreation opportunities associated with the Powell River lifestyle, and an exciting and fulfilling work environment, it is ideal for those pursuing a healthy balance both professionally and personally. School District 47 is seeking applications for Casual Education Assistants (EAs). Working under the direction of the School Principal and/or Director of Student Support Services, EAs work in elementary and secondary schools supporting students and assisting teachers and counsellors with teaching and non-instructional tasks.

This position is part of CUPE L476. For a complete job description, please visit our School District website www.sd47.bc.ca/career/supportstaff/. The wage rate for this position is $29.72 per hour plus vacation pay.

Required qualifications must include

Completion or enrolled in a one-year accredited Educational Assistant program or a one-year program in a related Educational Assistant field. The certificate must be obtained from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Basic computer knowledge and facility with keyboarding

A valid BC drivers licence.

Level 1 First Aid is desirable.

Start date September 2023

Application closing date: August 15, 2023, at noon

Interested qualified applicants should apply with a cover letter and resume. Please also include supporting certification documents.

Please submit applications via the Make a Future site

We wish to thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.For any additional questions for this posting, please contact Human Resources at hr@sd47.bc.ca.

For technical help with this posting, please contact Make a Future at applicant@makeafuture.ca or call 1-866-806-6851.