Position: Educational Assistant
Employment Type: 1.0 FTE; Fixed Term Contract
Dates - January 4, 2027 - June 30, 2027
Salary Range: Hourly rate $23.63 - $30.98; yearly salary $30, 719 - $40, 274
Unity Christian School, located in the picturesque city of Chilliwack, British Columbia, is seeking a dedicated and passionate full-time (1.0 FTE) Educational Assistant starting January 4, 2027 and finishing June 30, 2027. As an integral member of our Educational Support Services team, you will play a crucial role in fostering a Christ-centered, welcoming, and engaging learning environment for our students in elementary grades.
Duties may involve working one-on-one with students with unique learning needs, supporting students in the classroom, as well as possibly working with small groups of students both in and outside of the classroom. We are looking for a growth minded, energetic, team-oriented, and self-motivated individual who can join our Educational Support Services team. As a staff we are committed to being:
Mission Embracers - nurturing our students' God-given potential as they humbly serve God's world.
Growth Seekers - keeping a growth mindset and being committed to growing in our profession using our PGP (Professional Growth Plan).
Kingdom Builders - serving our students and providing opportunities for them to serve one another and their local and global community.
Joyful Collaborators - working closely with colleagues and learning together.
Sabbath Keepers - prioritizing time to refrain from work and to focus on health and wellness; intentionally setting time aside to pray and commune with God and His people.
Each candidate must be:
a committed Christian
dedicated to Christian education
trained and/or experienced in working with children with a variety of learning needs
Preference will be given to:
candidates with an EA certificate or equivalent training
Each application should include:
a current cover letter and resume (including at least 2 professional references, with name, positions, phone numbers and emails)
a copy of your EA Certificate, or equivalent
your “Applicant Statement of Faith” using this specific form
Email your completed application to: careers@unitychristian.ca
Jeanette Berkenbosch – Director of Educational Support Services
Unity Christian School
Phone: 604-794-7797