Substitute Educational Assistant (on call) JPII Port Alberni

JOB POSTING for St. John Paul II School Port Alberni

• Substitute Educational Assistants (Casual/On Call)

• Create your Make a Future profile
• Complete and add all required application documents to your profile (see below)
• Apply to this job posting

Did you know If you are currently an education student graduating this year you can upload your documents as you receive them and still apply for this job posting.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:

• Certified Educational Assistant (CEA) certificate or equivalent (i.e. Human Resource Worker Teacher)
• Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) training an asset
• Autism training and/or experience an asset
• Experience with challenging behaviours an asset
• Basic First Aid and CPR Certificate (an asset)
• Successful EA experience
• Physical ability for an active job
• Ability to work well with children colleagues and administration
• Ability to assist in providing a safe and positive environment for students in the classroom and on the playground
• Ability to use discretion when dealing with confidential matters
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Cover letter and resume
• Support Staff Application Form
• Photocopy of Education Assistant certificate and/or transcripts
• Evaluation report from recent employer
• Photocopy of marriage certificate (if applicable)
• If Catholic please submit Pastor Reference Form and photocopy of Baptismal Certificate

Applications should be forwarded to: Island Catholic Schools Office Attention: Superintendent of Schools #1-4044 Nelthorpe Street Victoria BC V8X 2A1

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

WHO WE ARE

The Catholic Independent Schools of the Diocese of Victoria (CISDV) operates 5 schools on Vancouver Island 4 elementary and 1 high school. Our schools are located throughout Vancouver Island near the best sites and attractions that Vancouver Island and British Columbia has to offer.

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 CISDV.

ABOUT

St. John Paul II is a school community located in the beautiful Alberni Valley. Carved by glaciers sheltered by mountains the Alberni Valley is a remarkable ecosystem protected by a number of communities working together and enjoying this amazing space. Discover old growth forest and west coast beaches waterfalls and mountain views to kiteboarding and mountain biking to hiking and camping. We have so much to offer! Our quaint little school encourages students to seek excellence in everything they do; in all aspects of their lives. We always seek continuous improvement and strive to be our best selves. St. John Paul II Catholic School is a diverse and inclusive faith-based learning community rooted in Scripture and the traditions of the Church. Our mission is to provide a safe and loving environment which enables each child to develop spiritually emotionally socially physically intellectually and artistically. We are called to celebrate and nurture the God-given talents of each student as we serve with excellence in the light of Christ.

St. John Paul II is the little school that could. It is a special place that has been built on relationships dedication and faith. Situated in the tight-knit small-town community of Port Alberni the school has been blessed with a dynamic and caring faculty a supportive and active parent community and a joyful and engaged student body. Framed by the beauty of Mt. Arrowsmith and the Beaufort Range St. John Paul II is surrounded by many of the wonders of Gods Creation as lakes rivers forests trails and beaches are all readily accessible. St. John Paul II is an integral part of its community and to Island Catholics Schools as a whole and I feel most fortunate to be a contributing member and as such privy to the wonderful opportunities the school and community provide. - Toban Grade 3/4

Posting Date: October 6 2025