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Diploma of Education Assistant
Diploma of Education Assistant

Diploma of Education Assistant

  • ID:SC010004
  • Level:2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
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* Assessment Fee, Books & Supplies, Student Fees, Native Accent Lic & Headphones

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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements:

  • ​Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, or mature student status*
  • Completion of English 12 or equivalent
  • Passing Stenberg College’s Admission entrance examination and entrance interview
  • Successful completion of a short written essay
  • Passing Stenberg College math examination or equivalent*
  • Passing verbal test if English is a second language or equivalent*
  • Completion of a criminal record consent form under the Criminal Record Review Act

*Entrance requirements can be met with evidence of alternate assessments such as Challenge Exams, or acceptable standardized English equivalency tests as per the Stenberg College Language Proficiency chart. Evidence of Post-Secondary studies at an equivalent level where English was the first language is acceptable.

English level:

Overall IELTS Test score of 6.0 with no component less than 6.0 for Speaking and Listening, 5.5 for Reading and Writing (or other ESL equivalencies as determined by Stenberg)

Other requirements:

Prior to Education Assistant program admission, Program Advisors will outline practice education requirements. Upon enrolment, students will be informed of next steps and timelines. Non-compliance could result in program dismissal. Requirements for practice education placements include:

  • Acceptable criminal record review with vulnerable sector check by the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (or Provincial equivalent)
  • Letter of good health completed by a Physician
  • Additional site specific orientation/training may be required

Program Advisors will work with students to obtain the following:

  • Proof of 50 hours of volunteer or paid experience working with children (this requirement can be met while parenting own children)
  • Reference letter stating suitability to work with children
  • Preference will be given to applicants who have volunteer or paid experience working with children with specialized needs in a school or related settings

Course Information

 

About the Program

Do you enjoy working with children? Do you want a rewarding career helping individuals with diversabilities achieve their full potential? Consider a career as an Education Assistant.

Education Assistants support students who may require additional support with behaviors, specialized needs, academics or ELL (English Language Learning). Graduates of Stenberg’s Education Assistant program are prepared to work in public and private schools, child care centres, community drop in centres and more.

There are few things in life as rewarding as helping individuals with exceptionalities reach their full potential. Education Assistants assist elementary and secondary school teachers by supporting students who many require specialized needs instruction. Stenberg’s Education Assistant graduates are in high demand by school districts throughout British Columbia.

The program is offered in a classroom or online-based format, allowing you to choose the delivery method that best suits your learning style, lifestyle and schedule.

Please note that the job title “Education Assistant” is growing in use and is replacing “Special Education Assistant”. The title “Teacher Assistant” is being used less as time goes on.

Program Courses

  • Orientation and Student Success Skills
  • Computer Fundamentals
  • Theory and Principles of Learning
  • Interpersonal Communications I
  • Life Span Development
  • Working in Canadian Schools
  • Supporting Students with Exceptionalities
  • Observation and Recording
  • Supporting and Adapting Curriculum
  • Interpersonal Communications II
  • Alternative and Augmentative Communication and Assistive Technology
  • Assisting Children who are English Language Learners (ELL)
  • Applied Behaviour Analysis
  • POPARD (Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders)
  • Career Search Strategies
  • Consolidated Practice Experience

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

As an Educator Assistant you’ll find opportunities for employment in:

  • Public schools
  • Catholic schools
  • Private schools
  • After school programs
  • Post-secondary institutions
  • Child care centres
  • Home schooling environments
  • Community or youth drop-in centres
  • Home-based therapy programs
  • Residential settings, parks and recreation programs
  • Other services in which educational programming is offered

Based on employment statistics gathered by Stenberg College, the wage range of Education Assistants is $23.11–$29.00/hour, depending on the school district. In addition to salary, schools also offer competitive benefits (which may vary by school district).

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