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St. James School School, Vernon: 2026/27 Education Assistants On-Call

Catholic Independent Schools Kamloops Diocese

St. James School · Vernon, B.C.

Job description

We are seeking multiple qualified candidates to join our team for the 2026/27 school year as Education Assistants, with opportunities for casual hire. This career opportunity is an on-call position.

Preference will be given to candidates who possess:

  • active membership in a Catholic parish
  • commitment to excellence in Catholic education
  • the ability to be flexible when faced with the ever shifting needs of today’s
  • education system
  • a genuine sense of joy with regard to teaching and learning.
  • experience teaching students and working alongside other staff in a diverse and dynamic classroom setting
  • the ability to adapt learning opportunities to meet the needs of students

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter noting their experience. The CISKD Support Staff Application form along with the Confidential Catholic Pastoral Reference required for all applications, may be located at . Please include the contact information of two (2) current professional references (one of which is from an immediate supervisor).

Completed applications with supporting documentation may be submitted electronically in one PDF file to hr@ciskd.ca .

We thank all applicants in advance, however only those shortlisted will be contacted. We thank all applicants in advance, only those shortlisted shall be contacted. This posting will remain open until filled.

About this occupation

This job is classed under Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants support students, and assist teachers and counsellors with teaching and non-instructional tasks. They assist in areas of personal care, teaching and behaviour management under the supervision of teachers or other child care professionals. They are employed in public and private elementary, secondary and special needs schools and treatment centres.

Typical duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Assist students with integration into the classroom and school setting
  • Help students individually or in small groups with assignments and reinforce learning and retention concepts under the supervision of the classroom teacher
  • Assist students with special needs using techniques such as sign language, braille and remedial programs
  • Monitor and report student progress to classroom teacher
  • Accompany and supervise students during activities in school gymnasiums, laboratories, libraries, resource centres and on field trips

Usual requirements

  • Completion of secondary school is required.
  • Teacher assistants usually require completion of a 10-month college program in teaching assistance, educational assistance or other social science program.
  • Teacher assistants who help students with special needs usually require specialized training and experience.

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What you’ll do

Teach and support students. Work alongside staff in a diverse and dynamic classroom setting. Adapt learning opportunities to meet student needs

What you’ll need

Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching students and working alongside staff in a diverse classroom setting, the ability to adapt learning opportunities to student needs, flexibility, commitment to Catholic education, active membership in a Catholic parish, and a genuine interest in teaching and learning. Applicants must submit a cover letter, the CISKD Support Staff Application form, a Confidential Catholic Pastoral Reference, and contact information for two current professional references, including one immediate supervisor.

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