SS2026-50: Teacher Assistant - General/Languages

School District #45 (West Vancouver); West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

West Vancouver Schools is seeking a TA - General for Ridgeview Elementary on a temporary basis. The role provides support to teachers and the principal/office, using both computerized and manual systems. Duties vary by site and need.

Immediate start until the return of the incumbent. Required: Grade 12 Graduation (including IT courses), ability to work with children and adults, strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, and some knowledge of office procedures and equipment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Graduation (including Information Technology courses).
• Proven success in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with children and adults.
• Language programs require fluency in English and an alternate language (both written and spoken).
• Good organizational, interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
• Some knowledge of standard office procedures and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to teachers and to the Principal/ school office, using computerized and manual systems.
• Duties and emphasis vary by position based on ongoing school needs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Grade 12 Graduation (IT courses)

Tools

Office procedures and equipment

Job description

TA - GENERAL/LANGUAGES

Postings for the 2026-2027 School Year

Temporary Assignment

Immediately until the return of the incumbent

Ridgeview Elementary - 20 hours per week

Salary starts at $ 26.93/hr at Step 1, plus 16% in lieu of benefits.

Why West Vancouver Schools?

West Vancouver Schools, the premier place for learning, has a long-held reputation for excellence and innovation. Our motto endorses our vision that we aspire to provide the finest educational experience in the country - for our children, our employees, our community, and our world. We support this vision in the work we do, and the drive to be the first and best is clear, both inside and outside the organization.

Summary of Duties:

Reporting to the Principal/designate, the TA - General provides assistance to teachers (including counsellors and teacher librarians) and to the Principal/ school office, using both computerized and manual systems. The emphasis on duties will vary for each position, based on ongoing school needs.

The full job description is available on Inside45 for internal staff. External applicants can request a copy of the job description from the Human Resources Department; email: [e-mail].

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 Graduation (including Information Technology courses)
• Proven success in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with children and adults
• Language programs require fluency in both English and an alternate language (both written and spoken)
• Good organizational, interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills
• Some knowledge of standard office procedures and equipment

OR an equivalent combination of training and experience

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• St. John's Ambulance-Emergency First Aid Certificate or SOFA with CPR
• Keyboarding skills
• Post-secondary courses in Child Development