Education Assistant – St. Francis Xavier Elementary

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 claiming moving expenses on your next tax return on the Government of Canada website.

ABOUT

St. Francis Xavier is a thriving Catholic elementary double-streamed school located in Vancouver close to downtown and transit. St. Francis Xavier provides a respectful, inclusive and robust learning and working environment. Our committed staff endeavors to develop the intellectual, physical and spiritual potential of every student through engaging them in their daily learning and extra-curricular activities. SFX is very supportive of its staff. We provide many professional development opportunities and enormous support to ensure that our staff achieve success in their practice and enjoy working in our school.

In addition to the curriculum stipulated by the British Columbia Ministry of Education, we have a unique component in our program – Chinese as a subject. Students learn to listen, speak, read and write in Chinese four days every week. We believe this will help our students to develop an appreciation of Chinese culture and tradition.

Learn more about us: www.sfxschool.ca

JOB DESCRIPTION

St. Francis Xavier is looking for a short-term full-time Education Assistant to cover for a medical leave in our Kindergarten class. It will start immediately and end in mid-May, 2025 with the possibility of extension to the end of June, 2025. This EA will provide support to students who need assistance, particularly a student on the autism spectrum disorder.

The successful candidate will have good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the classroom teacher and the Learning Support Team to support students with varying exceptional needs in a variety of settings. Preference is given to individuals who have EA certification along with experience in working with young students with autism. The candidate is expected to assist in extra-curricular activities and supervision duties.

Please send your application to this website. Please submit a cover letter and resume to this website. For enquiries, please contact the principal, Mrs. Anne Yam , at ayam@cisva.bc.ca

Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Create your Make a Future profile

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)

– Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic applicants) or Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Non-Catholic applicants)

DOWNLOAD FORMS

– Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic applicants)

– Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Non-Catholic applicants)

*** For the Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic Applicants) and Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference you must download the appropriate form, provide to your Pastor for signing, and have them submit directly to hr@cisva.bc.ca

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.