Education Assistant

**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 on your next tax return on the Government of Canada website.

**ABOUT**

**St. John Brebeuf Regional Secondary (SJB)** 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

**Our Promise: Discover Your Gifts**

How we live our mission:

- Faithfully grounded
- Create Belonging
- Uniquely known
- Compassionate sacrifice
- Invited to challenge yourself

You can learn more about us on ,, or our website:
**JOB DESCRIPTION**

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 **Mr. Gianni Bittante** and **Ms. Onika Bryson** at: and

**APPLICATION PROCESS**

1. Create your

3. Complete all profile sections, including: Provincial Certificates, Qualifications, Education, Experience, and Questions

**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)
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**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**.