Come join our team! We are always looking for energetic, positive, fun loving, and spiritually grounded people to join our team.
All teaching positions will be posted here.
Now accepting applications for our 2023-2024 school year:
Certified Education Assistant
We are seeking a warm and friendly Certified Educational Assistant who is sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, able to relate well to children and co-workers, and willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the school’s Adventist principles.
The best candidate will be proactive in meeting the needs of students with exceptionalities, humble in their assistance to the teacher, and passionate about Christian education.
Our Educational Assistants Are Expected To:
- Develop a positive, respectful working relationship with all students and staff, particularly those within their charge.
- Exhibit exceptional professionalism in their interactions with staff, students, and parents.
- Provide quality care and assistance to students with exceptionalities, based on established Learning Plans, including modification of instructional learning.
- Acquire and organize instructional material as directed by the teacher and/or spec ed coordinator.
- Attend all IEP meetings for assigned student(s) and relevant staff meetings and professional development sessions.
- Provide teacher-driven instruction and remediation for assigned student(s) as appropriate.
- Keep detailed notes of significant milestones and areas of concern in the student's learning, especially for evaluative purposes.
- Keep teacher, spec ed coordinator, and administration informed of concerns based on employment, role, tasks, or student interactions.
- Supervise outdoor playground activities.
Qualifications:
- CEAs must hold a valid Certified Educational Assistant certificate or equivalent, or be actively enrolled and working towards completion of a relevant program.
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Basic First Aid
- General knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) and Google Docs
- Confidence and experience with behaviour management, social skill development, and academic support relevant to a spectrum of students and grades.
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
- Strong belief in the value of Christian education.
Please submit resume and cover letter to Joel Gregg.
After-School Care Provider
Okanagan Christian School is looking for a qualified individual to care for children (ages 5-12) in our Grow Zone after-school care program. Must be a responsible adult (19+ years of age) with experience/training in a childcare setting, have or be willing to obtain a valid first aid certificate, and be willing to submit to a criminal records check. This position is for the September 2023-June 2024 school year. Hours are 2:45 pm to 5:15 pm Mondays-Thursdays and 12:00-5:15 Fridays on school days as well as on early dismissal days, professional development days, and potentially for Christmas and Spring Break week-long camps.
Please submit resume and cover letter to Joel Gregg.
General inquiries/applications:
You/we never know when opportunities will arise! Feel free to submit your resume or contact us if you are interested in supporting our mission. We're always on the lookout for superior talent and skills and will be happy to keep you in mind. Substitute teachers, early childhood educators, classroom assistants, social media marketers, IT support, volunteers, etc. are often in demand. Click here to contact us or submit your application.