Education Assistant

Flex Academy is a JK-12 brick-and-mortar school which is a division of HCOS located in Kelowna, BC. In this Christ-focused, campus-based program, we are combining the best of classroom experience with the versatility of online tools to develop a hybrid model of education that makes education as expansive and flexible as possible.

The Position:

We are looking for Education Assistants! These are on-site, positions that support the student(s) assigned to them in collaboration with the classroom teachers. EA’s provide program support, behavior and academic interventions, and encouragement to promote student success based on a student’s individualized goals.

We are currently filling the following positions:

• Full/Part-time EA’s to finish the 2025-26 school year (starting as soon as possible until June 2026)
• Casual-on-Call Education Assistants (Starting April 2026)
• Full/Part-time EA’s for the 2026-27 school year (starting August 2026)

As the Education Assistant your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Support the social, spiritual, and academic learning needs of students, providing mentorship to whole person
• Connect with students individually or in small groups
• Collaborate with teaching staff to support delivery of personalized learning opportunities
• Collaborate with other departments in Student At-Risk Team meetings when required
• Build relationships with families, teachers and EA’s
• Maintaining daily communication with students, families, staff and other stakeholders
• Support Inclusive Education Department, administration, and teaching staff with delivery of IEP’s
• Effectively advocate for emerging student needs and document the impact of (or need for) supports
• Attend school field trips as required
• Ensure safety standards are upheld, according to school policies
• Work effectively and as an active member of the staff teams, assisting with other duties and responsibilities as requested 

We are looking for someone who has the following qualities:

• Background working in Education, EA Support, Behavior Intervention, or with children, youth
• Professionals with non-EA specific credentials are encouraged to also apply (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 
• Demonstrate alignment with the following attitudes and attributes:

• • 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
    • Eager to think beyond traditional modalities of education to be a part of creating something new
  • 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
• Ability to manage, change, and adapt to varied workloads in a start-up environment
• Skilled in conflict-resolution
• Excellent relational communication skills
• Excellent critical thinking and organizational skills
• Flexible, creative, and supportive attitude toward innovation and change
• Technologically proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook), Google Drive, Zoom, etc.

What we offer:

• Full-time (33 hours/week), Part-time, and Casual positions
• Competitive wage $24.13 – $28.21 depending upon certification and experience
• The opportunity to be a part of Canada’s first independent hybrid school

Flex Academy 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.