Supervision Aides - Permanent Positions

THE VANCOUVER SCHOOL BOARD WELCOMES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:

PERMANENT SUPERVISION AIDE

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

Working Months: September to June each year

Salary: $582.36 biweekly (plus 5.8% allowance for statutory holidays)

Locations: Permanent positions are currently available at Henderson Elementary, Mackenzie Elementary and Kerrisdale Elementary.

Only applicants who are fully qualified will be considered for this position. Please indicate in your application which school location(s) would you like to be considered for.

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.
• Ensuring student safety and that students comply with school rules.
• Intervening 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.

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)

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Register on Make a Future:

2. Create a profile

3. Click on Job Postings then click Search

4. Select the Job you are qualified for

5. Answer ALL job posting questions then click Apply

6. Upload ALL supporting documents

7. You will receive a confirmation email once your application has been submitted

This posting is ongoing until filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Please note, only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

Additional Information for Applicants:

As a public body, the personal information provided in this application is collected and used by the Vancouver School Board (VSB) in accordance with section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), RSBC 1996, c.165, as amended. This information will be used by VSB staff for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications, experience, and suitability for this position. It may also be used to verify the information provided, conduct reference checks, and/or contact you about next steps in the job competition. Pursuant to section 30 of FIPPA, the VSB takes reasonable security measures to protect the personal information within its custody and control, including what has been provided in this application. Should you have any questions about the collection and use of your personal information, please email .

The VSB has been given approval from the Human Rights Tribunal for a Special Program under s. 42(3) of the Human Rights Code. Under this special program, the VSB seeks to preferentially hire Aboriginal persons to a variety of teaching positions. Therefore, each applicant may wish to provide, on a voluntary basis, information whether they self-identify as an Aboriginal person.