Education Assistant - St. Joseph'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 have 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. Joseph's Elementary School is a vibrant tight-knit community in a central location close to transit within Vancouver. We value diversity and inclusion, along with fostering positive relationships between school, family, and parish. We share in the mission of the CISVA in fostering the growth of our students intellectually, physically, and spiritually and to support them to Live, Celebrate, and Proclaim their faith.

For more information about our school, please see our website at www.saintjosephschool.ca; or check out our Instagram and Facebook pages.

JOB DESCRIPTION

St. Joseph's Elementary School in Vancouver is seeking an Education Assistant for the 2025-2026 school year. Our ideal candidate is one who cares deeply about their students, works collaboratively with their colleagues and other professionals, and contributes to a positive and inclusive school environment. We are seeking candidates with experience working with students with a variety of learning and social needs, embraces the use of visuals, and works well as part of a team. Contributions to our extra-curricular sports or arts programs are an asset.

If you are interested in becoming a member of our school community and feel that this position interests you, please apply through Make a Future and send a cover letter and resume to Principal Mike Schultz at mschultz@saintjosephschool.ca. Only candidates that are shortlisted will be contacted.

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.