Job descriptionWHO WE AREThe 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 CISVAWork in a faith-based and culturally diverse school environmentCompetitive salary and excellent Benefits Package, including CPP, Extended Medical, DentalSchools located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area and Powell River, close to the beauty and adventure that British Columbia has to offerIf you live outside of the Greater Vancouver Area, learn more about on your next tax return on the Government of Canada website.ABOUTStar of the Sea Elementary is a vibrant, growing, and impactful evangelizing school community in beautiful and sunny South Surrey. We are happy to provide a great place for everyone to work, play, pray, and learn. If you are excited about your Catholic faith and want to lead children closer to Jesus and help them develop to their full potential, you will love working here!JOB DESCRIPTIONAs an Educational Assistant at Star of the Sea Elementary, you will be part of a motivated team of educational professionals dedicated to supporting our most vulnerable students. In this role, you will help students recognize their dignity, value, and abilities while fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.Most Educational Assistants work one-on-one or in small groups with students who have learning challenges, providing individualized support to help them succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.Qualifications and Assets:Educational Assistant certification is preferredExperience working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is considered an assetA compassionate, patient, and collaborative approach to student supportAPPLICATION PROCESS1. Create your 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 postingREQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTSCover LetterResumeCertificate/DiplomaCriminal 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) or *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 the form directly to .