Job description

The Vancouver School Board welcomes applications for the position of:

On-Call Supervision Aides (West Side Vancouver Schools)

Salary: $26.82 per hour, plus 16% in lieu of benefits

Hours: 2.5 hours per day from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

On-Call Employees are expected to be available to work Monday to Friday with a minimum requirement of three days per week and accept shifts on short notice

Only applicants who are fully qualified will be considered for this position

With deep gratitude and respect, we are honoured to be learning and unlearning on the ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).

At the VSB, we are proud to provide exceptional learning experiences for students. As a large, urban school district, the VSB is one of Canada’s most diverse school systems and equity and inclusivity are at the forefront of our approach to education.

Throughout the District, more than 7,700 staff work to create learning environments where every student thrives by prioritizing students’ needs, applying evidence-informed practices, and building relationships. The VSB’s culture reflects the diversity of our city. Students enrolled in VSB come from varied backgrounds and lived experiences and are encouraged to explore and share their unique selves and gifts. Our commitment to students goes beyond academics with students’ overall well-being and sense of belonging being equally important. As an organization, we strive to build a school system where every student can be their authentic self and succeed throughout their learning journey. In doing this work, we champion equity and accountability by making evidence-based decisions. As a learning organization, humility is our guidepost as we work to continually improve student outcomes in service to them, their families, and the broader community. For more information about our school district, visit https://www.vsb.bc.ca/ .

In this role you will be:

Responsible for supervising students during recess and lunch, indoors and outdoors, in all kinds of weather.
Ensure student safety and that students comply with school rules.
Intervene in potentially unsafe play situations and facilitate conflict resolutions between students.
Required to supervise students between recess and lunch, ensuring appropriate behaviour and completion of teacher assigned work.
Walking and standing for the duration of the shift, which is mostly outdoors.
Required to circulate the school grounds, focus on your surroundings and remain alert at all times.

PERMANENT SUPERVISION AIDE POSITIONS AVAILABLE . Click here: Permanent Supervision Aide Posting

Qualifications:

Experience working with children in large groups
Good communication skills
Excellent conflict resolution skills
Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather
Ability to speak languages common to ESL students is an asset

Your application MUST include:

Cover letter
Resume
3 References-must be your last three direct supervisors/managers (full name, email and phone numbers) that you have worked with. We do not accept friends or colleagues as references.
A copy of your Work Permit or PR Card (if you are not a Canadian Citizen)

We do not notify unsuccessful applicants or respond to inquiries regarding the status of an application. Applicants will be contacted directly if we are interested in moving forward or if an application requires additional information.

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