Casual Elementary Office Assistant

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Vancouver School District is seeking a Casual Elementary School Assistant to provide general clerical and supervision support in our elementary schools. You will assist in offices, libraries or classrooms and help maintain a safe, orderly learning environment.

Candidates should have a secondary school completion (12th grade) with basic first aid and familiarity with keyboarding; six months of related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of the 12th grade or equivalent with basic first aid training.
• Six months related clerical experience or working with children.
• Proficiency with basic office software and classroom procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide general clerical, library and classroom assistance as required.
• Support office operations and supervise students as directed.
• Maintain order and safety using appropriate behavior techniques.

Skills

Business English

Spelling

Arithmetic

Behavior management

Keyboarding

Communication in person

Education

12th grade or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

C.U.P.E. JOB VACANCY

CASUAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSISTANT

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 26 elementary and 7 secondary schools, 2650 staff and over 17,000 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 [e-mail].

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.

* 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.