Education Assistant

 

Regent Christian Online Academy: Website

Position Type: Part-Time

Pay Range: Pay: CA $20-29 hourly

Application Deadline: Immediate

Position Start Date: Immediate

How to Apply: Application Instructions: To apply, please submit the following:

  • Resume: Detailing your relevant professional experience and qualifications.

  • Cover Letter: Please address your interest in the position and specifically confirm your alignment with the RCOA Statement of Faith.

  • Statement of Faith: A separate one-page document (or integrated into your cover letter) detailing your personal Christian testimony and how it informs your work in education.

  • Pre-screening Question(s): Please provide answers to the application questions in a separate document or directly to the job portal if available.

    • Have you reviewed RCOA’s Statement of Faith, and are you able to work in alignment with it? It can be found here https://rcoa.ca/our-school/

    • Please describe how you currently live out your Christian faith in your daily life and community?

    • Why are you interested in this role at RCOA?

    • Please note: Providing answers to the pre-screening questions is an essential step toward moving your application to the next stage.

  • Pastoral Reference: Please note that a reference from your current Pastor will be required if you are shortlisted for an interview.

For more information, please contact: careers@regent.bc.ca

Job Description

REGENT CHRISTIAN ONLINE ACADEMY

Position Title: Education Assistant

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-centered 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: Director of Inclusive Education

Key Responsibilities:

Overview: Regent Christian Online Academy (RCOA), a key division of the Regent Christian Academy Society (RCAS), is seeking a dedicated Education Assistant to support a student with a mid-year ASD diagnosis. This role involves providing specialized support within a Nanaimo-based community class, a Partners in Education class, and flexible in-home sessions. We focus on a Christ-centered environment where students grow in character and purpose, and we are looking for a candidate to help bring this mission to life for our home-learning families.

Core Competencies:

  • Student Support: Ability to provide tailored educational assistance to a student with an ASD.

  • Mission Alignment: A commitment to a Christ-centered educational environment and the ability to foster spiritual growth.

  • Adaptability: Comfortable working across different environments, including traditional classrooms and private home settings.

  • Collaboration: Working closely with the Inclusive Education department to implement specific learning supports.

Target Start Date: Immediate
Job Status: Onsite / In-Home
Job Type: Part-Time / Contract
FTE: ~0.39 FTE (Based on a standard 35-hour work week)
Work Location: Nanaimo, BC

  • Mondays: Community Class (9:30 am – 2:30 pm)

  • Thursdays: Partners in Education Class (9:00 am – 3:00 pm)

  • In-Home: Flexible scheduling

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Pay: CA $20-29 hourly

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

As a faith-based educational institution, RCAS hires staff whose beliefs and conduct align with our Christian mission, values, and Statement of Faith. This role requires a genuine and reasonable occupational requirement (GOR) for the employee to affirm and support RCAS’s Christian beliefs and actively participate in a Christian church community. RCAS is committed to fair and equitable hiring practices within the scope of this requirement. Qualified candidates who meet these criteria are encouraged to apply.

Job Requirements

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Certification: Completion of a recognized Education Assistant (EA) or preferably Special Education Assistant (SEA) certificate program.

  • Specialized Knowledge: Demonstrated experience or training in supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and implementing behavior support plans.

  • Education: BC Secondary school graduation or equivalent is required.

  • Faith Commitment: A committed Christian who is a regular attendee at a Bible-believing church and can provide a Pastoral Reference.

  • Alignment: Full agreement and alignment with the RCOA Statement of Faith and mission.

  • Safety Clearances: A valid Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector) is a mandatory condition of employment.

  • Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with home-learning families.

  • Ability to work independently in both community classroom and in-home settings.

  • A valid First Aid certificate (often required by school districts/societies).

 

Posted: April 14, 2026