Aboriginal Education Assistant

The Greater Victoria School District provides public educational services to over 20,000 students in the Greater Victoria Area, encompassing six municipalities.  To provide this service, the District has a current operating budget of $208 million and employs approximately 3,500 staff; which includes, teachers, principals and vice-principals, support staff, psychologists, speech and language pathologists and exempt managerial staff.

In ten of our schools the Aboriginal Education Assistant (AEA) provides social, emotional and academic support and guidance to Aboriginal students.  Additionally, as a role model and cultural interpreter, the AEA mentors Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students in understanding Aboriginal culture.

Preference will be given to persons of Aboriginal ancestry.

This is a continuing position working 25 hours per week, 10 months per year.  This position falls within the CUPE 947 collective agreement at a pay rate of $27.26 per hour, plus benefits.

You must have:

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• One (1) year Indigenous Family Support Certificate,
  • or Community Support Worker program;
  • or equivalent post-secondary courses in child and adolescent development or behavior management.
• One (1) year specific experience working with Aboriginal students, parents and the community.
• Ability to transfer knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, heritage, values and history.

For a detailed job description, please click here.

Please send cover letter, resume, proof of qualifications and references to: 

Human Resource Services
 Greater Victoria School District #61
556 Boleskine Road, Victoria, BC V8Z 1E8
Email: hrs@sd61.bc.ca / Fax: 250-475-4113

Closing date:  July 15, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted.