SS2026-53: Teacher Assistant - Library

School District No 45 (West Vancouver); Vancouver; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

School District No 45 (West Vancouver) invites applications for a Teacher Assistant – Library at Sentinel Secondary. This temporary assignment runs from November 16, 2026, to June 29, 2027, totaling 10 months with 15 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM). Salary starts at $26.93/hour at Step 1 plus 16% in lieu of benefits.

The role supports borrowers' requests, assists staff and students in locating materials, and carries out general library duties using both computerized and manual systems.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 graduation required.
• Experience in a library dealing with bibliographic data and library computer software.
• Knowledge of office procedures and standard office equipment.
• Good organizational, interpersonal and communication (oral) skills.
• Minimum keyboarding speed of 40 wpm.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties.

Responsibilities

• Processing borrowers' requests and assisting staff and students to locate materials.
• Perform a variety of general library duties using both computerized and manual systems.

Skills

Keyboarding 40 wpm

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Library software

Education

Grade 12 Graduation

Tools

Library computer software

Job description

POSTED: October 26, 2026 CLOSING DATE: 1:00pm, November 2, 2026 COMPETITION # SS2026-53 TEACHER ASSISTANT – LIBRARY

Temporary Assignment Sentinel Secondary

Effective November 16, 2026, to June 29, 2027

10 months Position

15 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 11:00 Am to 2:00 Pm

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 Teacher Assistant-Library is responsible for processing borrowers' requests; assisting staff/ students to locate materials; and a variety of general library duties, using both computerized and manual systems.

Required Qualifications And Experience

• Grade 12 Graduation
• Previous experience in a library dealing with bibliographic data and library computer software
• Working knowledge of office procedures and standard office equipment including personal computers and office software
• Good organizational, interpersonal and communication (oral) skills
• Minimum keyboarding speed of 40 wpm
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties

OR an equivalent combination of training and experience

Desirable Qualifications And Experience

• Knowledge of School District operations

West Vancouver Schools is committed to an accessible recruitment process and is able to provide accommodation as required for applicants with identified needs. If you require any accommodations at any point during the recruitment process, please reach out to us at .

We thank all interested applicants; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Successful applicants not currently employed by West Vancouver Schools are required to sign a “consent for Criminal Record Search” to permit a criminal record review.