Job Title: Educational Assistant for Home Learner
Location: Warfield, BC
Position Type: Contract (Part-time)
Hours: 4-6 hours per week (flexible schedule, including afternoons, evenings, and weekends)
Salary: $35-40 per hour (negotiable based on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: End of the school year (with the potential for more hours for the right candidate)

Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and flexible Educational Assistant to support a home learner with a variety of academic needs. The goal is to assist the student in completing academic work using non-traditional methods that best suit their learning style. The ideal candidate will be familiar with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), and comfortable employing unique strategies to motivate and guide the student through their studies.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide one-on-one academic support to the student in a home-learning environment.

Utilize creative, non-traditional methods to support the completion of assignments and schoolwork.

Implement strategies for managing Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), ensuring that academic tasks are engaging and motivating.

Offer social skills instruction and mentorship to the student when appropriate.

Maintain communication with the family and provide feedback on student progress.

Qualifications:

Experience working with students, especially those with PDA or other learning differences.

Familiarity with non-traditional educational methods and flexibility in adapting to the student’s needs.

Ability to provide mentorship and support for social skills development.

Strong communication skills and a positive, patient, and empathetic approach.

Must be able to clear a criminal record check through SD91.

Additional Information:

This is a contract position, and payment will be processed through EBUS SD91.

The schedule is flexible, with hours available during afternoons, evenings, and/or weekends.

More hours may be available for the right candidate, with the potential for ongoing mentorship and support.

If you’re passionate about working with students in a flexible, innovative, and supportive environment, we encourage you to apply!

How to Apply:
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications to glennhm@hotmail.com

Perfect part-time work for a student or someone looking to make a difference in a child’s life.