Education Assistant - St. Pius X 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. Pius X Elementary is a vibrant, supportive, faith-based community that has something to offer every child. Our community of teachers, parents, and priests support our students’ holistic development in helping them become Christian leaders, responsible citizens, and lifelong learners. Using Christ as our centre, we encourage our students to live a life based on empathy and understanding of others. Our extensive co-curricular and extracurricular offerings, along with our high academic standards, have made us the school of choice for Catholic families in the Seymour/Deep Cove community since 1996.

To learn more about us visit:

Instagram: @spxguardians

Website: www.saintpius.ca

JOB DESCRIPTION

St. Pius X Elementary School in North Vancouver is looking for a full-time Educational Assistant for the 2024-25 school year. The ideal applicant is willing and able to become involved in the extra-curricular life of the school (such as experience in coaching sports) and is a practicing Catholic.

We are seeking faith-filled applicants who will support learning by working with individual students and small groups in a variety of collaborative environments. Experience working with students on the autism spectrum or with attention deficient and anxiety would be considered an asset, as would Educational Assistant certification (desired, but not necessary).

Please direct questions to the school's Principal, Charlaine Francis, at cfrancis@cisva.bc.ca.

Short-listed candidates will be 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 hr@cisva.bc.ca

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.