Education Assistant - St. John Brebeuf Regional Secondary

Catholic Independent Schools Vancouver Archdiocese; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John Brebeuf Regional Secondary is seeking an Educational Assistant in Abbotsford to support teachers and work with students in a Catholic educational environment. This full-time role emphasizes collaboration, communication, and a supportive attitude to enhance the students' learning experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits Package including CPP, Extended Medical, Dental

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, youth, and families.
• Positive attitude and up-to-date knowledge of educational support practices.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and handle confidential records.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers, parents, administration, and support staff.
• Assist with the overall education and personal development of students.

Education

Certificate / Diploma

Job description

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 have 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 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. John Brebeuf Regional Secondary (SJB) is located in the western region of Abbotsford, just off the highway at the Mt. Lehman exit. Tucked up against Gardner Park and Fishtrap Creek, SJB is within walking distance to Fishtrap Creek Trail and Discovery Trail. SJB is close to shopping, transit, biking, and hiking trails. The famous Tulip Festival takes place in Abbotsford just past Whatcom Road along Highway 1, and Abbotsford is also home to the Vancouver Canucks farm team. Abbotsford is one of the most affordable communities in the Lower Mainland of BC.

SJB is a community of approximately 400 students from Grades 8-12. We are a small school, allowing for a more personal experience for our students. SJB prides itself on faith formation, with plentiful opportunities to deepen faith. We focus on educating our students academically, emotionally, physically, and spiritually, and are proud of the character of our SJB graduates. Go Bears!

How we live our mission :

• Faithfully grounded
• Uniquely known
• Invited to challenge yourself

You can learn more about us on Instagram, Facebook, or our website.

JOB DESCRIPTION

St. John Brebeuf Regional Secondary in Abbotsford is seeking an energetic candidate to fill the role of Educational Assistant beginning September 2, 2025. The successful candidate will be excited to work with youth in our Catholic schools and capable of collaborating with teachers, other paraeducators, parents, administration, and support staff.

The applicant should bring a positive attitude and up-to-date knowledge of educational support practices, including experience working with children, youth, and families, maintaining professional boundaries, handling confidential records, and communicating positively with Learning Resource Teachers and classroom teachers.

This is a 1.0 FTE position. Please send a cover letter and resume to Mr. Gianni Bittante and Ms. Onika Bryson at the provided contact information.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Create your Make a Future profile
2. Complete and upload all required application documents
3. Complete all profile sections: Provincial Certificates, Qualifications, Education, Experience, Questions
4. Apply to this job posting

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

• Resume
• Certificate / Diploma
• Criminal Record Check (if outside BC)
• Proof of Eligibility to Work in Canada
• Catholic Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
• Catholic or Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference (download, sign, and submit form)

Key Skills

FMCG Sales, Accounts Assistant, Credit Control, Attorney At Law, Corporate Risk Management, Housekeeping

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary: $20,000 - $35,000