Education Assistant - Saint Mary's Elementary (Chilliwack)

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 claiming moving expenses on your next tax return on the Government of Canada website.

ABOUT St. Mary’s School is a tightknit and supportive faith community with the mission to communicate the teachings of our Catholic faith and the love of God, and to promote the development of the whole child to his or her full potential.

Everyday our classes pray together and almost weekly we attend Mass together as a school. Arts Education has always been an important part of our school, and a tour through our hallways will show you some amazing original work.

We also put on a faith-based musical production annually, with participation from every grade. St. Mary’s School is in the picturesque city of Chilliwack, located in the Fraser Valley.

There are many opportunities for dining, to learn about arts and culture, and to explore the great outdoors with access to many parks and hiking trails.

Popular attractions include Lindeman Lake, Chilliwack Heritage Park, and the Local Harvest Market. Learn more about us : www.

saintmarysschool.ca JOB DESCRIPTION St. Mary's School in Chilliwack is seeking a full-time Education Assistant. The position involves working in several classrooms, primarily with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Ability to collaborate with classroom teachers and the Learning Resource Coordinator in planning and implementing programs is essential.

Attendance at IEP / School-Based Team meetings may be required periodically. Questions Principal, Jeanine Sallos at jsallos@saintmarysschool.

ca. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. APPLICATION PROCESS 1. Create your Make a Future profile 2.

Complete and add all required application documents to your profile (see below)3. Apply to this job posting 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)- Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic applicants) or Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Non-Catholic applicants) For the Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic Applicants) and Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference you must download the appropriate form, provide to your Pastor for signing, and have them submit directly to [email protected]