Community Support Worker Instructor - Mental Health
About the job
- A diploma or degree in Education, Special Education, Educational Assistant, or an education-focused area involving Communication, Child Development, Mental Health, and Life Span Development.
- At least 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.
- 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.
- Experience teaching or facilitating online learning.
- TESL or English as a Second Language experience.
About the company
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
- BC Care Providers funded 20 new PN students with DCC in 2026.
- Discovery launched fully funded HCA cohorts in Cowichan Valley and Port Alberni.
- Updated 2026 campus certificates show active operations across Campbell River, Nanaimo, Surrey, and others.
What critics are saying
- PN Access depends on government-funded grants ending after October 2027.
- Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit certificates expire July 31, 2027, requiring renewal.
- Community-college competition from BC Care Providers and others compresses pricing and enrollment.
What makes Discovery Community College unique
- Discovery Community College runs BC College of Nurses & Midwives-approved PN Access training.
- Its 2026 grants place HCA and PN programs across multiple BC communities.
- The college credits prior HCA, RCA, and RHCA training into faster credentials.
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Company News
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.