Posted 8 days ago
Education Assistant - Sacred Heart Elementary
@ Catholic Independent Schools Vancouver Archdiocese
Delta, British Columbia
Overview
Catholic Independent Schools Vancouver Archdiocese is hiring a full-time Education Assistant for Sacred Heart Elementary in Delta for the 2025-26 school year. The role supports students, teachers and the curriculum in an inclusive, faith-based classroom under the supervision of a certified teacher. The posting offers a competitive salary and an extended benefits package.
Responsibilities:
- Support students to maximize participation and learning in an inclusive environment
- Assist teachers with individualized or group communication, behavioural, learning or life skills support
- Collect data on academic and behavioural progress
- Provide personal care as required
- Participate in school-based team and IEP meetings
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 or equivalent completed
- EA certification
- Current first aid course
- Experience with students or adults with exceptionalities
- Works well in a team, with empathy and patience
- Wants to work in a Catholic setting
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | EA certification, First aid |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | High school (preferred) |
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Catholic Independent Schools Vancouver Archdiocese
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WHO WE ARE
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 has 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 with their 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 on your next tax return on the Government of Canada website.
ABOUT
At Sacred Heart Elementary, we aim for excellence in education and endeavour to meet the unique needs of every student. Guided by our Catholic faith, and supported by the fabric of family and community, we are committed to meeting the spiritual, academic, physical, and emotional needs of individual students. Within a learning environment that is both stimulating and supportive, we foster in our students a love of learning, a strong work ethic, and provide them with a solid academic foundation. It is our hope that when students graduate from Sacred Heart, they leave with a strong moral compass and the self-confidence to meet all of life's challenges head on.
Sacred Heart is in the city of Delta, near a variety of attractions and sites, including Brunswick Point Trail, Ladner Harbour Park, Centennial Beach, and Tsawwassen Mills outlet mall.
Learn more about our school:
JOB DESCRIPTION
Sacred Heart Elementary is looking for a qualified Education Assistant for the 2025-26 school year. Education Assistants (EAs) are part of the school-based team providing educational assistance for all students. The role of the EA reflects the practice of inclusive education where all students are supported and entails supporting students, teachers and the curriculum. The primary focus of the EA is to facilitate the students to become more independent, engaged members of the classroom, and develop interdependence between students with and without special needs while encouraging the use of supports including assistance from the classroom teacher and other students.
EA’s work under the supervision of a certified teacher or other professional who is responsible for the conduct and management of the classroom or program, including planning, implementation and evaluation of the instructional program and student progress. This role is suited for people who work well in a team, have empathy and patience and can collaboratively create solutions to learning challenges. Because this is a faith-based school, this is a position for people who want to work in a Catholic setting.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Support students to maximize participation and learning in an inclusive environment
- Supplement and extend the instructional and management functions of teachers and other professional personnel
- Assist teachers in designing and implementing individualized or group communication skills, behavioural support, learning support or life skills
- Assist in the collection of data, including observations and recording of academic and behavioural progress
- Attend to and provide personal care as required
- Interact with students in a professional and effective manner
- Participate in school-based team meetings and IEP meetings as required
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
- EA certification
- Current first aid course
- Experience working with students and/or adults with exceptionalities
Questions regarding this job posting may be directed to Mr. Kelly Kozack, Principal, at .
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Create your
- Complete and add all required application documents to your profile (see below)
- Complete all profile sections, including: Provincial Certificates, Qualifications, Education, Experience, and Questions
- Apply to this job posting
REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Certificate/Diploma
- Criminal Record Check (if you are outside of BC)
- Proof of Eligibility to Work in Canada (Canadian Birth Certificate, Canadian Citizenship Card, Permanent Residence, etc.)
- Catholic Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
- (for Catholic applicants) or (for Non-Catholic applicants)
***For the Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic Applicants) and Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference you must download the appropriate form, provide to your Pastor for signing, and have them submit directly to
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