International Program Assistant

Niagara Catholic; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Niagara Catholic invites applications for International Program Assistants to support the Elementary/Secondary Integration & ESL Program in St. Catharines/Niagara Falls. The role involves planning and supervising after-school and Saturday activities for international students across winter, spring, summer programs.

Flexible hours after 3:00 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays, approximately 20–30 hours per week during program dates; temporary part-time (casual) position. Police checks required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary student or recent graduate in Education, Linguistics, TESL, Recreation, Physical Education, or related fields.
• Leadership skills and ability to relate well with 10 to 15 year old students are essential.
• Must be energetic, fun to be around, artistic or athletic.
• Prior camp experience, first aid training, and knowledge of a second language are assets.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise after-school and Saturday activities for international students.
• Coordinate day trips, cultural and recreational activities, sports, and more.
• Work flexible hours after 3:00 p.m. and Saturdays; ~20–30 hours weekly during programs.

Skills

Leadership

Student interaction

Energetic

First aid (assets)

Second language (asset)

Education

Post-secondary student or recent graduate in Education, Linguistics, TESL, Recreation, Physical Education

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for post-secondary students looking to experience an International ESL setting. If you are looking to join a community of professionals working to make a difference in the lives of so many young people, we may just have that opportunity for you!

The Niagara Catholic District School Board's International Education Division is seeking International Program Assistants for the upcoming Elementary/Secondary Integration & ESL Program in St. Catharines/Niagara Falls.

Our International Program Assistants will assist in planning and supervising extra-curricular activities offered after school and on Saturdays for international students enrolled in the winter, spring, fall, as well as summer programs. Activities include day trips, cultural and recreational activities, sports, and more…

Programs dates:

• Various start and end times beginning from January 2027

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Post-secondary student or recent graduate in Education, Linguistics, TESL, Recreation, Physical Education, or other related fields
• Leadership skills and ability to relate well with 10 to 15 year old students are essential
• Must be energetic, fun to be around, artistic or athletic
• Prior camp experience, first aid training, and knowledge of a second language are assets

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Flexible hours after 3:00 p.m. (weekdays) and on Saturdays
• Approximately 20 to 30 hours per week (during program dates)
• Some full day weekday and evening activities are part of the schedule

Temporary Part-time (casual) position.

RATE OF PAY: $20.00/hour

As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to provide satisfactory Police Record Check, dated within the past six months of the hire date. This position requires completion of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check.

For more information, please refer to 201.18 Police Record Check & Offence Declaration AOP on the Board's website.

Niagara Catholic is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students, families, and communities we serve. Guided by our Equity and Inclusive Education Policy, and in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, we actively work to identify and remove barriers, address bias, and foster fair, respectful, inclusive, and welcoming employment practices.

We welcome applicants from a broad range of backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities, and value the unique contributions each person brings to our Catholic learning environment.

Niagara Catholic is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process, and through all stages of employment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to notify Human Resources so that appropriate support can be facilitated.

Niagara Catholic does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.