What You Will Learn:
This program prepares participants to work alongside teachers in the classroom to help reach educational goals and encourage child development. Students learn about school organization, working with and understanding children's study issues that arise in education, the role of Education Assistants in the classroom, general educational principles - particularly individualized instruction, cooperative learning, and skills necessary to implement modifications and adaptations of curriculum.
What You Can Expect:
This program is available at OC Penticton, Kelowna, Vernon and Salmon Arm and is delivered in a variety of ways: Face-to-face, Online synchronous, Online asynchronous, Online hybrid, and Blended. Contact your career coordinator to examine the delivery option and timing at each location. A 4-week practicum is a mandatory component of the program.
What You Will Earn:
- 24 grade 12 credits towards graduation (6 courses)
- Education Assistant Certificate (upon successful completion of the program)
What You Need to Know:
- Prerequisites:
- English 12 (minimum 60%)
- Clean criminal record check
- Program Length:
- 447-hours
- Program Dates:
- Apply in December for September intake
- Apply in March for January intake
Does This Sound Like You?
- You are patient, giving others the time they need to learn or understand.
- You show empathy, noticing how people feel and responding with kindness.
- You can be flexible, adjusting when plans or situations change.
- You communicate clearly, sharing ideas in a way others can easily understand.
- You stay organized, keeping track of tasks, materials, and responsibilities.
- You work well with others, contributing to a team and helping things run smoothly.
Help Yourself Succeed By...
- Connecting with your Career Coordinator at school.
- Watching for deadlines - they are critical!
- Maintaining good attendance and keeping up with school work - career programs require interviews!
- Participating in Career related activities like going on a tour (virtual or in person) or attending an info session.
- Enrolling in Work Experience at a related job site.
- Making and monitoring an appropriate personal email. (ex: do not use phat_cat69@gmail.com)
- Ensuring your personal information is up to date (i.e email, resume, SIN, etc).