Part-Time

Community Support Worker Instructor

Education Assistants & Mental Health

Updated on 8/19/2026

Discovery Community College

Discovery Community College

51-200 employees

Hands-on career training for quick employment

Compensation Overview

CA$31 - CA$33/hr

Surrey, BC, Canada

In Person

On-site role in Surrey.

Bachelor's

Category
Education

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Requirements
  • A diploma or degree in Education, Special Education, Educational Assistant, or an education-focused field covering Communication, Child Development, Mental Health, and Life Span Development.
  • A minimum of 2–3 years of experience as an Educational Assistant or in a K–12 support role.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency with online teaching tools such as Microsoft Teams.
Responsibilities
  • Deliver engaging and interactive online instruction based on the established curriculum.
  • Create a supportive and inclusive online learning environment.
  • Assess student progress through assignments, discussions, and assessments.
  • Provide timely and constructive feedback to learners.
  • Maintain student attendance, grading, and records in accordance with institutional policies.
  • Collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure program alignment and student success.
  • Stay current with trends and best practices in education and online learning.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience teaching or facilitating online learning is strongly preferred.
  • TESL or English as a Second Language experience is an asset.
Discovery Community College

Discovery Community College

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Discovery Community College uses a hands-on, learn-by-doing approach to career training. It offers specialized programs designed to quickly turn students into fully-skilled, work-ready employees by delivering both knowledge and practical experience in a short time, so graduates can start earning in a career they care about without lengthy classroom time. Compared with traditional education and other training, Discovery focuses on practical, job-ready skills and faster pathways to employment. The goal is to help students finish training fast and enter the workforce with real skills that match employer needs.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Campbell River, Canada

Founded

1989

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • July 2025 program updates show active nursing product development and admissions marketing.
  • The 2025-2026 fully funded Central Island cohort ties DCC to government workforce spending.
  • BC's nursing shortage keeps accelerated bridge programs attractive to hospitals and care providers.

What critics are saying

  • CBC reported 2019 PTIB findings of false or misleading police-program advertising.
  • That history still damages trust with regulators, employers, and prospective students in 2026.
  • Private college enrollment depends on credentials portability; any credential dispute can collapse demand quickly.

What makes Discovery Community College unique

  • Discovery Community College's Practical Nurse Access program credits HCA, RCA, and RHCA experience.
  • DCC's BC Care Providers partnership funded a 2025 Central Island PN Access cohort.
  • Its 77-week, 1,686-hour nursing path targets experienced caregivers, not novice students.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

My Campbell River Now
Feb 5th, 2024
Practical nurse training program will boost local seniors care

Discovery Community College is now offering an accelerated Practical Nurse Access Training program, which will allow 10 students with prior health care training to upgrade to practical nursing.