Elementary School Assistant

C.U.P.E. JOB VACANCY

ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL ASSISTANT
Ridgeway Elementary School 25.75 hours/week School Term

Who We Are
From coastal beaches to mountain forests, North Vancouver School District – "the natural place to learn" – provides world-class instruction and a rich diversity of engaging programs to inspire success for every student. Our 25 elementary and 7 secondary schools, 2600 staff and 16,000 students offer a safe and nurturing environment based on trust, respect, responsibility and collaboration. We are looking for enthusiastic and positive individuals to learn, share and grow with us in "the natural place to work".

THE ROLE
This is general clerical and supervision work providing support services in an elementary school. An employee of this class provides general office, library and/or classroom assistance. Work performance is reviewed and evaluated by an administrator in terms of effective services rendered to the school.

Required Knowledge, Abilities And Skills

• Sound knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel & Power Point) and software applications.
• Working knowledge of the rules and regulations governing school office, library and/or classroom practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of modern office, library and/or classroom practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of methods and procedures in controlling and regulating behaviour of students.
• Ability to operate a computer and the software applications necessary to prepare, maintain and produce a variety of materials.
• Ability to perform a variety of general office, library or classroom assistance tasks.
• Ability to operate general office and/or school equipment.
• Ability to maintain order and safety of students using behaviour management and conflict resolution techniques.
• Ability to administer basic first aid.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with students, staff, and parents in supplying assistance and information.
• Skill in keyboarding.

DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of the 12th grade or equivalent, plus basic first aid, including courses in keyboarding and micro-computer and software applications. Six months related experience, including clerical work and working with children, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

The rate of pay will be $30.74/hour

NVSD is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and an accessible environment. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, and we will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact HR for any questions, accommodations or specific requests at .

We acknowledge and thank the Coast Salish people, upon whose traditional territory the North Vancouver School District resides. We express our gratitude to the Skwxwú7mesh Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation, and we value the opportunity to learn, share and grow on this traditional territory.

Applying To This Posting Is a Two-step Process

• Create your profile on Make A Future
• Apply to this posting
• All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.
• All candidates are required to submit to a BC Ministry Criminal Record Check and a local Police Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment.

The North Vancouver School District values the time you have taken to submit your application; however, only those applicants selected to move forward will be contacted.