Substitute Educational Assistant

**JOB POSTING for St. John Paul II School, Port Alberni**
- **Substitute Educational Assistants (Casual/On Call)**

**APPLICATION PROCESS**
- Create your

**REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS**
- Certified Educational Assistant (CEA) certificate or equivalent (i.e. Human Resource Worker, Teacher)
- Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) training an asset
- Autism training and/or experience an asset
- Experience with challenging behaviours an asset
- Basic First Aid and CPR Certificate (an asset)
- Successful EA experience
- Physical ability for an active job
- Ability to work well with children, colleagues and administration
- Ability to assist in providing a safe and positive environment for students in the classroom and on the playground
- Ability to use discretion when dealing with confidential matters
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Please provide:

- Cover letter and resume
- Support Staff Application Form
- Photocopy of Education Assistant certificate and/or transcripts
- Evaluation report from recent employer
- Photocopy of marriage certificate (if applicable)
- If Catholic, please submit Pastor Reference Form and photocopy of Baptismal Certificate

Support Staff Application Form and Pastor Reference Form available on website:
Applications should be forwarded to: Island Catholic Schools Office Attention: Superintendent of Schools #1-4044 Nelthorpe Street, Victoria, BC V8X 2A1

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

**WHO WE ARE**

The Catholic Independent Schools of the Diocese of Victoria (CISDV) operates 5 schools on Vancouver Island - 4 elementary and 1 high school. Our schools are located throughout Vancouver Island, near the best sites and attractions that Vancouver Island and British Columbia has to offer.

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 CISDV.

**ABOUT**

St. John Paul II is a school community, located in the beautiful Alberni Valley. Carved by glaciers, sheltered by mountains, the Alberni Valley is a remarkable ecosystem, protected by a number of communities working together and enjoying this amazing space. Discover old growth forest and west coast beaches, waterfalls and mountain views, to kiteboarding and mountain biking, to hiking and camping. We have so much to offer Our quaint little school, encourages students to seek excellence in everything they do; in all aspects of their lives. We always seek continuous improvement and strive to be our “best selves.” St. John Paul II Catholic School is a diverse and inclusive faith-based learning community rooted in Scripture and the traditions of the Church. Our mission is to provide a safe and loving environment, which enables each child to develop spiritually, emotionally, socially, physically, intellectually, and artistically. We are called to celebrate and nurture the God-given talents of each student as we serve with excellence in the light of Christ.
- “St. John Paul II is ‘the little school that could.' It is a special place that has been built on relationships, dedication, and faith. Situated in the tight-knit ‘small-town' community of Port Alberni, the school has been blessed with a dynamic and caring faculty, a supportive and active parent community, and a joyful and engaged student body. Framed by the beauty of Mt. Arrowsmith and the Beaufort Range, St. John Paul II is surrounded by many of the wonders of God's Creation as lakes, rivers, forests, trails, and beaches are all readily accessible. St. John Paul II is an integral part of its community and to Island Catholics Schools as a whole and I feel most fortunate to be a contributing member and, as such, privy to the wonderful opportunities the school and community provide.” - Toban, Grade 3/4_ _

Posting Date: October 6, 2025