Certified Education Assistants, also known as CEAs, are essential partners in creating safe, inclusive, and welcoming learning environments in schools across the Kamloops-Thompson School District. They provide the individualized support students need to succeed and foster strong relationships that build a culture of belonging. 

CEAs carry out a variety of tasks in schools, classrooms, and resource rooms across the district, including providing support for the physical, behavioral, and emotional needs of the students and implementing individual or group education programs with school and classroom teams.

To learn more about the typical duties, abilities, knowledge, and skills required, and qualifications to be a CEA, please explore the SD73 CEA Job Descriptions below.  

• CEA 3 Behaviour 
• CEA 3 Personal Care 
• CEA District Resource Room 
• CEA Bus Supervisor

Explore the Program Information Guide for more details about the content and schedule of the program. 

ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: 

• A secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate 
• Strong written and oral English skills 
• Successful completion of English 12 or equivalent 

STRONG APPLICATIONS WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 

• Professional or volunteer experience supporting children and young people with diverse abilities and disabilities 
• Post secondary studies/specialized training in child development, psychology, special education, health care or related fields 
• Proven track record of care for others 
• Working independently and collaboratively as a team member 

In order to be considered for the September 2026 cohort, please review the Application Guide and then complete and the Application Form.

Step 1: 

Complete your Application Package: 

• Application Form
• Letter of Intent 
• A copy of your secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate 

Step 2:

Save all your documents related to your application in a single PDF.  

Email your application package here by Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 8:00 pm. 

Step 3:

You will receive an email within two (2) business days, confirming receipt of your application along with a link to pay the $50 application fee (non-refundable). Please note application fee will be attributed to the total course costs if accepted into the program. 

Step 4:

All applicants will be notified by email by June 30, 2026 if they have been selected for an individual interview via Zoom. If you are not selected for an interview, you may re-apply for the next CIC intake.