Education Assistant - St. Paul'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 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 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. Paui's Elementary strives to provide a quality Catholic education to our students and their families, as part of the Catholic Independent Schools of Vancouver Archdiocese (CISVA). Together with parents, we endeavour to develop the entire child in each of the spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional domains in order to guide them along the path to becoming responsible members of the Church and society.

We are a joyful community of learning and faith, and we hope you will consider joining our team! You can learn more about our school life at stpaulschool.ca or @st.paul.school.richmond.

JOB DESCRIPTION

St. Paul's Elementary is seeking a full-time Educational Assistant for the 2026-27 school year. The successful candidate will have effective communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with the classroom teacher and the Inclusive Learning Team to support students with diverse needs in a variety of settings. Preference is given to individuals who have EA certification, along with experience working directly with diverse learners. Only those candidates who 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.