Education Assistant - St. Jude's Elementary

Education Assistant - St. Jude's Elementary

Join to apply for the Education Assistant - St. Jude's Elementary role at Catholic Independent Schools Vancouver Archdiocese (CISVA).

A short-term, full-time position from January to June 2026 with the possibility of extension.

The Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese (CISVA) operates 46 schools – 40 elementary and 6 high schools across the Greater Vancouver Area, from Powell River in the west to Chilliwack in the east. We are a culturally diverse faith-based family that offers 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.

St. Jude Elementary, a vibrant and welcoming Catholic elementary school community in East Vancouver, is seeking a dedicated and passionate Primary Educational Assistant to fill a short-term, full-time position from January to June 2026 with the possibility of extension. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in education, a commitment to working with neurodiverse children, and a passion for helping students succeed.

• Collaborate with the classroom teacher and Learning Resource Teacher.
• Provide classroom support to students with varying levels of need both one-on-one and in small groups.
• Supervise and support students during independent work and group activities.
• Help implement individualized education plans for students.
• Track learning goals related to the individualized education plan.
• Participate in grade-level meetings with the classroom teacher and Learning Resource Teacher.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities as required.
• Interact professionally and discretely with students, parents, and other staff.

• Certification in education or related field is preferred.
• Experience working with children with neurodiverse abilities is preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team member and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Practicing Catholic applicants are preferred.

Questions regarding this job posting may be directed to Principal Carolyn Smillie
. Only shortlisted contacts will be contacted.

• Create your profile.
• Complete and add all required application documents to your profile (see below).
• Complete all profile sections, including Provincial Certificates, Qualifications, Education, Experience, and Questions.
• Apply to this job posting.

• 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)
• For the Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic Applicants) – download the appropriate form, provide it to your Pastor for signing, and have them submit it directly.
• For the Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference – download the appropriate form, provide it to your Pastor for signing, and have them submit it directly.

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