Education Assistant at Kootenay/Okanagan

Penticton Indian Band

R.R. #2, Site 80, Comp.19

Penticton, British Columbia

Canada V2A 6J7

Telephone: 250-493-0048 Fax: 250-493-2882

PIB Opportunities

August

Employment Opportunity

The Penticton Indian Band (PIB) is currently seeking an ambitious and qualified individual to fill the following position:

Position Title: Education Assistant

Classification: 14

$ 24 – 31 (based on credentials and experience)

Responsible To: OSCS Principal

Status: Full Time

Hours of Work: 35 hrs/week

Range: According to PIB Salary Grid

Location: Outma Sqilx'w Cultural School

Closing Date: Friday, December 5, 2025

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the school principal, the Education Assistant position will provide support to children and to the classroom teacher, contributing to the safe learning environment and quality education program that meets the individual needs and curriculum goals for students. In addition, the Education Assistant will support classroom teachers with the delivery of both teaching and non-instructional tasks to support the development of the students. Implementing socialization strategies and life skills education for students is also a component of this position. The Education Assistant will act as a role model and will contribute to maintaining the collective harmony in the school.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Job Responsibilities and Work Performed

• Assists students with integration into the classroom and school setting.
• Carries out work within developed structures and plans, being consistent with expectations set for student.
• Facilitates student learning individually and in small group with assignments and learning concepts under the supervision of the classroom teacher (e.g. Read Well Intervention groups, Dibels, Ability Groups).
• Monitors and reports student progress to classroom teacher.
• Accompanies and supervises students during activities in school gym, playground, on field trips, during recess, at noon hour or during the day.
• Supports the implementation of a student's individual education plan.
• Supports the implementation of student's behavioral management plans.
• Protects and respects the confidentiality of information.
• Assists with the Breakfast program to ensure students have eaten.
• Provides supervision during bus loading in the afternoon.
• Provides Learning assistance for students with special needs.
• Provides one on one support for select students during Okanagan language, math, science and socials.
• Provides support to clubs identified as requiring supports at school.
• Produces materials and implements strategies to accommodate individual learner needs/styles.
• Assists with development of instructional learning resources.
• Implements and reinforces learning activities using lesson plans and learning strategies developed by the teacher/team to help students master concepts and skills.
• Shares relevant information
• Assists with annual year end celebration.
• Provides skill development activities such as cutting paper, pinch beads with two fingers, ripping paper, holding a pencil properly; basic hand eye coordination
• Report to classroom teacher the progress of students regarding interventions and extra support. Keeps teacher up to date on the implementation of the program.
• Attends student IEP meetings to provide insight into student progress regarding IEP goals and supports.
• Attends team meetings and staff meetings when invited.
• Documents, monitors and reports to teacher/team on implementation of intervention program.
• Follows all established reporting procedures as developed by teacher or school administration.
• Advocate for conditions of success for students with special needs.
• Maintain positive, supportive, professional relationships within the education community and with the PIB community.
• Meet standards of professional conduct in relation to students, parents, and colleagues.
• Share relevant information about the performance and behavior of individual learners to support IEP goals, transition, and program design.
• Carry out functional (informal) assessment activities to assist the teacher in developing learner profiles.
• Observe and document learner strengths, achievements, and needs through daily learning activities.
• Gather relevant information through working with student or students to provide feedback into the planning process.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Minimum Academic/Educational Requirements

• Grade 12

• Certified Education Assistant

• 1 year working in a First Nation Education Setting

Assets:

• Experience working with children (4-13 yrs of age)
• Knowledge of Okanagan Language and culture

All Penticton Indian Band employees are encouraged to learn about the culture, language and customs of the Okanagan people and must be willing to continuously upgrade their skills and knowledge and further their formal education.

The Penticton Indian Band offers a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as a great team and respectful work environment. If you are qualified and looking for an exciting and rewarding career in Education please send a resume and cover letter by 5:00 pm by December 5, 2025 to the attention of:

Armando Lopez

Penticton Indian Band

[email protected]