Neighborhood Assistant - Fluency in Chinese ; Term School & Student Support

Neighborhood Assistant Support - Fluency in Chinese required (Term School & Student Support

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Apply to the Vancouver School Board for the neighborhood assistant support role, focused on supporting students and parents with a fluency in Chinese.

• Location:
  
  Lord Strathcona Elementary
• Working months:
  January 2026 to June 2026

$32.62 per hour, 6.5 hours per day, 5 days per week

A School & Student Support worker is hired to provide assistance in the school, with classroom assignments and management, maintaining appropriate behavior and school related operational activities. Assists in organizing and implementing programs and activities in support of students with special needs, behavioural issues and multi-cultural backgrounds. Liaises with parents, volunteers, school committees and community agencies. Operates a variety of instructional aid equipment and may supervise student activities.

• Completion of Grade 12 plus 1-year post‑secondary education in Family Studies, Recreation Leadership or Management
• Minimum of two years related work experience
• Working knowledge of issues and needs facing students from low‑income homes
• Ability to communicate effectively by a variety of means, including written and public speaking, to a broad range of parents, professionals and organizations in the assigned community
• Experience working with community agencies and donors to partner or make donations
• Experience supporting families/caregivers who face multiple barriers to engagement with the education system
• Excellent organizational skills including planning formal and informal parent engagement events
• Ability to work as an effective team member, under the direction of a Principal, and relate well to students, families, outside agencies, volunteers, school committees and community agencies
• Sound knowledge of neighbourhood characteristics, needs and available resources
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required
• Must possess or be willing to obtain an Occupational First Aid certificate and will be required to perform Occupational First Aid if assigned by the Supervisor. OFA attendants may, at the direction of Employee Services, be required to perform emergency coverage at other locations
• Fluency in Cantonese and Mandarin and written traditional or simplified Chinese

• Performs School & Student Support functions
• Participates as a member of the school team in developing and executing plans to increase the involvement of parents/caregivers and the community at large
• Designs and develops channels of communication between the school, parents/caregivers and the community by a variety of oral and written methods
• Under the supervision of the Principal, assists with communication to parents/caregivers (e.g., attendance, school activities/initiatives, opportunities offered in the community)
• Provides support and encouragement to parents/caregivers to become involved and participate in the school community
• Liaises with various community agencies and uses public community forums to promote school activities and goals of Enhanced Services
• At the direction of the school Principal, secures, organizes and distributes donations to children and families/caregivers who require additional support
• Supports student learning and engagement within the school community and outside of the school community
• Provides assistance to other school staff in support of school activities/after school programming
• Performs related work as required, including overseeing project budgets, proposal writing and fundraising
• Performs other work within the band as assigned

Apply via  and include your cover letter, resume, and references (3 recent supervisors).

• Create a profile on Make a Future
• Click “Apply Now” under ECE, EA and Support Staff positions
• Upload your cover letter, resume and references
• Answer the job posting questions
• After submission you will receive a confirmation email

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.

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The VSB has been given approval from the Human Rights Tribunal for a special program under s. 42(3) of the Human Rights Code to preferentially hire Aboriginal persons. Applicants may voluntarily provide information about whether they identify as Aboriginal.

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