Description
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. John Brebeuf High School is located in the western region of Abbotsford, just off the highway at the Mt. Lehman exit. Tucked up against Gardner Park and Fishtrap Creek, SJB is within walking distance to Fishtrap Creek Trail and Discovery Trail. SJB is close to shopping and transit, and biking and hiking trails abound. The famous Tulip Festival takes place in Abbotsford just past Whatcom Road, along Highway 1, and Abbotsford is also the home of the Vancouver Canucks farm team. Abbotsford is one of the most affordable communities in the Lower Mainland of BC.
SJB is a community of approximately 400 students from Grades 8 - 12. We are a small school, when compared to other schools in our area, allowing for a more personal experience for our students. SJB prides itself on faith formation of our students, and opportunities to deepen faith are plentiful. We are proud to say that we focus our efforts on educating our students academically, emotionally, physically, and spiritually, and are proud of the character of our SJB graduates. Go Bears!
How we live our mission:
Faithfully grounded
Create Belonging
Uniquely known
Compassionate sacrifice
Invited to challenge yourself
SJB - Discover Your Gifts
JOB DESCRIPTION
St. John Brebeuf High School in Abbotsford is seeking an energetic candidate to fill the role of Educational Assistant at our school beginning January 27, 2025. This is a short term position ending on June 18th, but has the potential to grow into a long term position. Our successful candidate will be someone who is excited to work with youth in our Catholic schools and is capable of working collaboratively with teachers, other para-educators, parents, administration and support staff. The successful applicant will bring a positive attitude and a strong, up-to-date knowledge of educational support practices. This position will require knowledge and experience in a variety of areas, including the following:
Working with children, youth, and families
Sound professional boundaries
Maintenance of confidential records
Ability to communicate with the Learning Resource Teachers and the classroom teachers in a positive, collaborative manner
An excellent attitude toward working in a high school environment
This is a 1.0 FTE position. A cover letter and resume should be sent to Gianni Bittante and Onika Bryson at: gbittante@stjohnbrebeuf.ca and obryson@stjohnbrebeuf.ca
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.
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.
