Education Assistant - Assumption Elementary School, Powell River

WHO WE ARE

The Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese (the CISVA) operates 46 schools – 40 elementary and 6 high schools. Our schools are located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area, near the best sites and attractions that Vancouver and British Columbia has to offer. Our footprint extends over 250 kilometers from Powell River in the west to Chilliwack in the east.

We are a culturally diverse faith-based family. We offer more than a place of work – we provide a call to your teaching vocation where you can work and live your faith in a supportive community.

We are a vibrant school system with many school and program expansion projects in the future. We offer spiritual and professional growth and mentorship opportunities for new teachers to help them with their transition into the CISVA.

WHY WORK WITH THE CISVA

• Work in a faith-based and culturally diverse school environment
• Competitive salary and excellent Benefits Package, including CPP, Extended Medical, Dental
• Schools located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area and Powell River, close to the beauty and adventure that British Columbia has to offer
• If you live outside of the Greater Vancouver Area, learn more about on your next tax return on the Government of Canada website.

ABOUT

Assumption Catholic School is located in Powell River, BC in the qat̓ᶿɛt. region. Our tight knit faith-based school community enrolls approximately 100 students from Kindergarten to Grade 7 taught by our vibrant staff. Powell River is a beautiful community of approximately 13,000 residents located in the traditional territories of the ɬaʔamɩn First Nation. Surrounded by the ocean, forests, plentiful lakes Powell River residents partake in a wide variety of cultural, sporting, and recreational events in the stunning landscape. Our community is an attractive option for families who love the outdoors, the support a small community can bring, and being surrounded by a nature’s peaceful presence.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Candidate will be capable of working collaboratively with teachers, students, parents, and fellow EAs. The successful applicant will bring creativity and enthusiasm to the job and be willing to work in a variety of settings, and with a variety of students with varying special needs.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Work under the supervision of a certified teacher
• Support students to maximize participation and learning in an inclusive environment
• Assist teachers in designing and implementing individualized or group behavioural and learning support
• Assist in the collection of data, including observations and recording of academic and behavioural performance
• Interact with students in a professional and effective manner
• Participate in IEP/School-Based Team meetings as required
• Option to increase hours by 6 hours per week as After School Care manager

Candidates should:

• Have completed Grade 12 or equivalent
• Have current educational assistant certification
• Be eligible for a clean current British Columbia criminal record check
• Have evidence that the personality and character are suitable to work with students who have exceptionalities
• Be willing to work in a team environment

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Create your

2. Complete and add all required application documents to your profile (see below)

3. Complete all profile sections, including: Provincial Certificates, Qualifications, Education, Experience, and Questions

4. Apply to this job posting

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Certificate/Diploma
• Criminal Record Check (if you are outside of BC)
• Proof of Eligibility to Work in Canada (Canadian Birth Certificate, Canadian Citizenship Card, Permanent Residence, etc.)
• Catholic Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
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*For the Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic Applicants) and Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference you must download the appropriate form, provide it to your Pastor for signing, and have them submit it directly to .

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.

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