Education Assistant - St. James & St. Ann's Elementary

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

ABOUT

St. James and St. Ann’s Elementary School (SJA) is located in the western region of Abbotsford, just off the highway at the Mt. Lehman exit. Tucked up against Gardner Park and Fishtrap Creek, SJB is within walking distance to Fishtrap Creek Trail and Discovery Trail. SJA is close to shopping and transit, and biking and hiking trails abound. The famous Tulip Festival takes place in Abbotsford just past Whatcom Road, along Highway 1, and Abbotsford is also the home of the Vancouver Canucks farm team. Abbotsford is one of the most affordable communities in the Lower Mainland of BC.

SJA is a community of approximately 225 students from Grades K-7. We are a small school, when compared to other schools in our area, allowing for a more personal experience for our students. SJA prides itself on faith formation of our students, and opportunities to deepen faith are plentiful. We are proud to say that we focus our efforts on educating our students academically, emotionally, physically, and spiritually, and are proud of the character of our SJA graduates. Go Thunder!

Learn more about us on our website: www.stjameselementary.ca 

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JOB DESCRIPTION

This full-time position consists of the following responsibilities:

Educational Assistant at St. James and St. Ann’s Elementary School (1.0 FTE)

• Supporting elementary school students with diverse learning needs.
• Collaborating with teachers to provide academic accommodations and support.
• Maintenance of confidential records
• Ability to communicate with the fellow teachers, educational assistants, and administration a positive, collaborative manner
• Developing and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs).

Qualifications & Requirements:

• EA certification from an accredited post-secondary institution
• Experience working with children, youth, and families
• An excellent attitude toward working in an elementary school environment
• Sound professional boundaries
• Additional training such as POPARD, CPI and First Aid would be an asset
• A willingness to contribute to extra-curricular opportunities will be looked upon favourably.

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following:

• Cover letter expressing interest in the position and alignment with Catholic education values.
• Resume outlining qualifications and relevant experience.
• Contact information for three professional references.
• Copies of relevant certifications and transcripts.

Join our team and help inspire students through learning support in a faith-centered environment!

Additional to this posting, a resume and cover letter should be sent to Gianni Bittante at principal@stjameselementary.ca and Sheena Lewis at slewis@stjameselementary.ca.

FORMAL 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 or Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference

 ***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 hr@cisva.bc.ca.