Education Assistant - St Augustine's 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. Augustine Elementary is a Roman Catholic School, located in Vancouver, BC, a city repeatedly acclaimed as one of the most beautiful and livable in the world.

St. Augustine's is part of the faithful and family-centred community of St. Augustine's Parish, and, together, we are committed to providing the best possible learning environment in which all students can thrive, grow, and realize their potential as unique individuals, academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.

We offer a rich, inclusive, balanced, and faith-filled approach to education in the Catholic tradition that is inspired by the life and teachings of St.

Augustine of Canterbury. Our mission is to teach children to be kind, generous and diligent, and to have respect for everyone in society, without exception.

We believe that our school is truly a special place where each member of the community students, parents, teachers, and staff can make their own unique contribution and impact.

To learn more, please visit our website : www.faithandfoundation.com

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JOB DESCRIPTION

St. Augustine School in Kitsilano is hiring an Educational Assistant starting September 1, 2024. This is a full-time position for the entire academic year.

Candidates will have a background in special education support and be willing and capable of working collaboratively with the classroom teacher, other Education Assistants, parents, and their fellow staff members.

The successful candidate will assist with the extra-curricular program of the school and be involved in school life. It is an asset to be proficient with technology and, in particular, the use of SeeSaw and Google Classroom is an asset.

Other roles and responsibilities include the following :

• Work under the supervision of a certified teacher or other professional who is responsible for the conduct and management of the classroom or program, including planning, implementation and evaluation of the instructional program and student progress
• Support students to maximize participation and learning in an inclusive environment
• Supplement and extend the instructional and management functions of teachers and other

professional personnel

Assist teachers in designing and implementing individualized or group communication skills,

behavioural support, learning support, life-skills or work experience

Assist in the collection of data, including observations and recording of academic and behavioural

performance

• Attends to and provides personal care as required
• Interact with students in a professional and effective manner
• Participate in school-based team meetings and IEP meetings as required
• Furthermore, training and experience with personal care needs (such as toileting), ASD, CPI, and behaviour management are all assets;

in particular, only applicants with Special Education and / or Education Assistant certification / diplomas will be short-listed and 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 [email protected]

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.