Flex Academy: Education Assistant – Developmental Support

 

Flex Academy (a division of HCOS): Website

Position Type: Full/Part-time

Pay Range: $24.13 – $28.21 per hour depending upon certification and experience

Position Start Date: August 2026

How to Apply: Please apply by visiting https://flex.academy/job/teacher-k-9-music-0-37-fte/

For more information, please contact: hr@kccsociety.ca


Job Description

The Position:

We are looking for Education Assistants – Developmental Support to provide one-on-one student support for the 2026-27 school year! These are on-site, full-time or part-time positions provide one-on-one support to students with high/complex support needs. EAs provide program support, behaviour and academic interventions, and encouragement to promote student success based on a student’s individualized goals.

As the Education Assistant – Developmental Support your duties and responsibilities will include:

  • Provide for the social, spiritual, emotional, physical and academic learning needs of the students

  • Provide respectful assistance with personal care needs, including toileting, hygiene, and dressing as required.

  • Support the student’s safe mobility and physical needs throughout the school day, including transitions between spaces and activities.

  • Assist with communication and engagement

  • Implement individualized behavioural and developmental support strategies in collaboration with teachers and the Inclusive Education team.

  • Support the student in developing self-regulation, communication, and social interaction skills.

  • Assist the student in participating in classroom routines, learning activities, and transitions throughout the school day.

  • Provide structured support and proactive strategies to reduce barriers to learning and participation.

  • Collect observations and share relevant information with the support team to help monitor progress and adjust strategies as needed.

  • Collaborate with teachers, Inclusive Education staff, and families to support the student’s individualized goals and well-being.

  • Maintain a calm, supportive environment that promotes safety, positive behaviour, and student dignity

  • Communicate regularly with staff regarding the student’s needs and participate in relevant meetings or training.


Job Requirements

We are looking for someone who has the following qualities:

  • Background working in Education, EA Support, Behaviour 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 level 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

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Excellent critical thinking and organizational skills

  • Proactive, systems thinking, relationship and solutions-oriented

  • Possess strong conflict-resolution skills

  • Creative, and supportive attitude towards innovation and change

  • Technologically proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook), Google Drive, Zoom, etc

 

Posted: March 31, 2026