Become an Education Assistant
37 weeks ONLINE delivery, including an 8-week practicum
March & September
Earn up to $38.90/hr (including 12% in lieu of benefits and depending on the school district)
Receive a $3,500 discount towards the September 2026 start of the Education Assistant program
Graduates are eligible for advanced entry to Athabasca University's Bachelor of Professional Arts degree
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About the Career
Few things are as rewarding as helping individuals with exceptionalities reach their full potential. Under the supervision of elementary and/or secondary school teachers, Education Assistants work with students who may require additional support with behaviours, special needs, academics or English Language Learning (ELL).
Where You'll Work
As an Educational Assistant, you are highly qualified to work in:
Public, Private, and Faith-Based Schools
Childcare Centres and Community Youth Centres
Home Settings Including Respite Care
Behaviour Interventionist Roles
What Sets Our Program Apart
Stenberg College's Education Assistant graduates are certified in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Human Resource departments from multiple school districts have confirmed that applicants with this training are favoured for hiring. Furthermore, eligibility for internal posting will often rely on this training and certification.
Key Program Info
- 💻 37 weeks of ONLINE delivery, including an 8-week practicum
- 📅 Starts in March & September
- 💰 Earn up to $38.90/hr (including 12% in lieu of benefits and depending on the school district)
- 🎓 Graduates are eligible for advanced entry to Athabasca University's Bachelor of Professional Arts degree (Governance, Law and Management or Human Services major)
- 🎁 $3,500 tuition discount* for the March 2026 start
Scholarships
$3,500 Tuition Discount
All applicants will receive a $3,500 discount towards the September 2026 start of the Education Assistant program.
*Conditions apply and offers cannot be combined.
School District Wages for EAs in the Lower Mainland
| School District | Starting Pay |
|---|---|
| SD33 – Chilliwack | $26.12 |
| SD34 – Abbotsford | $25.95 – $26.99 |
| SD35 – Langley | $32.55 |
| SD36 – Surrey/White Rock | $33.04 |
| SD37 – Delta | $34.10 |
| SD38 – Richmond | $29.91 |
| SD39 – Vancouver | $28.49 |
| SD40 – New Westminster | $30.17 |
| SD41 – Burnaby | $30.68 |
| SD42 – Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows | $34.73 |
| SD43 – Tri-cities | $32.53 |
| SD44 – North Vancouver | $30.15 |
| SD45 – West Vancouver | $27.27 |
Accreditation and Recognition
Stenberg College is designated by the BC government's Ministry of Advanced Education through the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU). This program is approved by the PTIRU of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. PTIRU is responsible for setting standards of quality and ensuring consumer protection. Stenberg College has also received the BC government's Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation, which is BC's brand or "seal" of quality post-secondary education for public and private institutions.
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