Education Assistant

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; West Kelowna; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Our Lady of Lourdes in West Kelowna, BC, invites applications for: Certified Education Assistant/Education Assistant for the 2025-26 school year. The Catholic Independent Schools of the Diocese of Nelson (CISND) operates in the Okanagan and Kootenay regions and is committed to Catholic education.

Preference to candidates with training specific to the role and experience with children. Applicants must submit the required documents: cover letter, resume with licenses and transcripts, and

Qualifications

• Preference will be given to candidates with training specific to the role (Educational Assistant or Early Childhood Educator).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work well with children, colleagues, and administration.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work with children

Education

Educational Assistant training

Early Childhood Educator training

Job description

The Catholic Independent Schools of the Diocese of Nelson (CISND), hosts six elementary schools, and one high school. The diocese is located in the beautiful Okanagan andKootenay regions of British Columbia.We arecommitted to hiringqualifiedemployees who are dedicatedtoeducationintheRoman Catholic tradition.

Our Lady of Lourdes (West Kelowna, BC)

invites applications at this time for: Certified Education Assistant/ Education Assistant

2025-26 school year

At Our Lady of Lourdes, the goal of our staff is to provide our students the ultimate learning experience in a nurturing and safe environment. By building strong relationships and trust, students are challenged to become passionate learners and develop into powerful thinkers, academically and spiritually. Our innovative and supportive environment guides students to successfully become productive and responsible future leaders of our community.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:

• Commitment to Catholic Education
• Identification with and participation in the life of a Catholic parish
• Training specific to the role (EducationalAssistant or EarlyChildhoodEducator)
• Successful EducationalAssistant or EarlyChildhoodexperience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use discretion when dealing with confidential matters
• Ability to work well with children, colleagues,and administration
• First Aid Training Certificate.

In order to be considered for any position with CISND, the application must be complete. If you are not able to provide the documentation provide a reason in your cover letter. Do not submit reference letters.

The following is to be included in your application:

• Cover letter
• Resume include list of special certificates, licenses, honours and awards.
• Post Secondary Transcripts (for the position being advertised)
• Evaluation report from employer/practicum supervisor.

• CISND Pastoral Reference form (available at www.cisnd.ca)

Catholic applicants must provide:

• Certificate of Catholic baptism, or RCIA Certificate.
• Certificate of Catholic marriage, if applicable.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to submit the following:

• Photocopy of Canadian Birth Certificate or Canadian Passport (documentation to indicate you are legally entitled to work in Canada).
• Social Insurance Number
• Photocopy of Driver's License