United Way BC Work Experience Opportunity - Education Assistant
/NOTE: This is a United Way Work Experience Opportunities Grant-funded position. It is not an employment position. It is restricted to people who face barriers to employment – grant requirements detailed in Qualifications section below.
JOB TITLE:
United Way BC Work Experience Opportunity - Education Assistant
ORGANIZATION:
Place des Arts
DEADLINE:
Oct. 20, 2025 or Open Until Filled
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
Founded in 1972, Place des Arts (PdA) is a not-for-profit arts education centre with a mission to inspire the artist in everyone. Located in Coquitlam, we offer quality instruction for all ages and skill levels in the visual, literary and performing arts. Our Artisan Shop and galleries support local emerging artists, and our events and performances make Place des Arts a cultural hub, drawing together diverse members of the community to experience the arts.
WEBSITE:
http://placedesarts.ca/about/opportunities/
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Place des Arts is seeking an Education Assistant to support students in theatre classes and multi-disciplinary Pro-D Day and Spring Break Camps from Sept. 2025 to Mar. 2026, with the option to extend until Jun. 2026. This contract requires on-site work at Place des Arts on Saturdays, plus Pro-D Day Camps and Spring Break Camps.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with staff, teachers and volunteers to support students in classrooms and during transitions.
Provide verbal or written reports on student support to the Director of Programs and Program Managers.
Reinforce Place des Arts’ policy behaviour values.
Assist with safe student arrival and departure.
Reinforce health and safety protocols.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion or in-progress Special Education Assistant Certificate/Diploma, or equivalent education/work experience.
Experience with children and/or teens with support needs or behavioural challenges.
Approachable, patient, caring, friendly, dependable, adaptable.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to assess situations and take appropriate action.
Ability to work collaboratively with different personalities.
Proficiency in a second language (French, Korean, Farsi, Mandarin, Cantonese) is an asset.
Must have a Police Information Check with vulnerable sector screening by start date.
Must be legally able to work in BC.
Must be a BCEA recipient, on disability assistance, hardship assistance, PPMB, or qualified under a Treaty First Nation or First Nation Administering Authority income assistance program.
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit your name, address, phone number, email, cover letter and résumé to opportunities@placedesarts.ca c/o Jessie Au, Director of Programs and Events. Open until filled. Only selected applicants will be contacted.
REMUNERATION:
As a United Way WEOG Position, participants receive a stipend. This is not a wage or salary. The stipend is set by the grant at $3,000 for 200 hours of work.
