Description
Casual/On-Call
School District No. 42 (SD42) meets the learning needs of approximately 16,000 students of all ages in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, and is defined by its determination to keep student learning and growth at the heart of all its decisions. With an annual budget of over $200M and over 2,000 staff, the school district provides K-12 educational services in 22 elementary schools, six secondary schools, and two alternate schools. It also provides a variety of certificate programs and relevant quality life-long learning opportunities through Ridge Meadows College and Continuing Education.
SD42 is looking for qualified candidates interested in working as Casual Indigenous Education Support Workers in our district. Indigenous Education Support Workers provide student support as part of the Indigenous Education team, and assist the itinerant Resource Teachers for Indigenous Education by working with Indigenous students throughout the school district. SD42 currently has approval, under Section 42(3) of the Human Rights Code by the BC Human Rights Commission, hiring preference may be given to applicants who have Indigenous ancestry. Applicants of Indigenous ancestry should clearly indicate their ancestry in their application package.
The applicant will possess:
Successful completion of Grade 12 and one year post-secondary education in First Nations and Indigenous Studies or Culture, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two (2) years’ experience maintaining effective working relationships with members of the Indigenous community.
Experience/ability to work with students of Indigenous ancestry in an academic setting.
Knowledge of the local Indigenous culture, heritage and value systems.
For the full job description, please click here.
Rate of pay: $32.05 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits
If you are regularly available for casual work and able to travel to any school within the District (from Pitt Meadows to Whonnock), we’d love to meet you. While this position is casual (on-call) with no guarantee of hours, shifts are steadily available and there are also many opportunities for securing regular positions as you gain seniority.
How to Apply:
In your application, please include your:
Resume and Cover Letter (preferably in PDF format),
District Application Form,
All Supporting Documentation.
For more information about our School District please visit: http://www.sd42.ca/our-district/
The district appreciates the interest all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Our staff members are the foundation of our system. When you join our school district, you become part of a talented community of educators and support staff dedicated to enriching the lives of all students and helping them achieve success.
