Education Assistant - St. Mary's Elementary (Vancouver)

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. Mary’s Elementary is a lively Christian community in East Vancouver who share the Catholic faith and foster the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical growth of our students. St. Mary's has continuously evolved through each passing year to provide the best academic education in an environment of faith and virtue for families of St. Mary's parish and the surrounding community for 100 years.

JOB DESCRIPTION

St. Mary's Elementary is an exciting and thriving community nestled in the heart of the Joyce-Collingwood neighborhood, steps away from the SkyTrain. We are accepting applications for two full-time Educational Assistants starting September 1, 2025.

St. Mary's Learning Resource Department is robust and comprehensive. An ability to competently and inclusively work with neurodiverse learners at all grade levels and to effectively collaborate with school staff in facilitating development of IEP goals is imperative. Candidates with EA certification will be prioritized. A willingness to support the school's extra-curricular programs would be beneficial.

Please send your resume to the principal, Brenda Krivuzoff, at bkrivuzoff@cisva.bc.ca. We look forward to hearing from you and potentially welcoming you to our St. Mary's family!

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.