Educational Assistant

Employment Type : full-time

Compensation Range : $22.96–$27.58 / hour

Date Posted : 13 November 2025

Closing Date : 21 November 2025

Kelowna Christian School is inviting applications for a temporary full-time Educational Assistant (EA) to cover a maternity leave at our Lakeshore Middle School Campus.

This role will primarily involve supporting a student’s diabetes medical care, under the guidance and direction of Nursing Support Services personnel. Comprehensive and specific training will be provided to the successful candidate.

Training and experience in supporting students with disabilities / diverse abilities is a valued asset, and applicants with training or experience are strongly encouraged to apply. Preference may be given to candidates who hold Educational Assistant Certification, related training, or relevant experience supporting children with diverse learning and medical needs; however, we are looking for a best-fit applicant who has a heart for helping students thrive and wants to be part of a caring, faith-based school community.

JOB TITLE : Educational Assistant (1.0 FTE) at the Middle School campus

Job Description :

This is a full-time, temporary position from January 6, 2026, to June 19, 2026, with the opportunity to extend into the 2026 / 27 school year. There will be an opportunity for training in December 2025 in order to prepare for the position’s start in January 2026.

Preferred candidates will :

• Hold Educational Assistant Certification, related training, or relevant experience supporting children with diverse learning and medical needs
• Be effective in relating to students, helping them to develop a Christian worldview

Closing date for this position : November 21, 2025

While we appreciate all interested applicants, only those applicants short-listed for this position will be contacted.

Located in the sunny Okanagan Valley, Kelowna Christian School is the largest independent Christian school in the city of Kelowna, British Columbia, educating approximately 860 students from preschool to Grade 12 across three campuses. Founded in 1979, the school approaches student development holistically, working to fulfill its mission “ to educate, equip, and inspire our school community to become disciples of Jesus who love and serve God and others. ” Kelowna Christian School is committed to our core mission of building disciples of Jesus Christ, and our vision to become “ a Christ-like community passionately transforming our world. ”

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