Rocky Mountain School District No. 6

Careers

Casual Homestay Support - Salmon Arm

Exempt

Location: Rocky Mountain International Student Program

Competition #: 18845

Open To: External

Date Posted: April 17th, 2025

Closing Date: May 16th, 2025 - 4:00pm

Compensation Rate:

Situational

Hours Per Week:

Casual

Additional Information:

The Rocky Mountain International Student Program (RMISP) is seeking enthusiastic and flexible individuals to fill the role of Casual Homestay Support Staff in Salmon Arm, Armstrong, Enderby and Sicamous, BC. These are casual, on call roles with irregular hours. Compensation for these roles varies according to the employment situation and hours worked.

 

Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 is located on the traditional unceded territories of the Ktunaxa and Secwepemc Nations in the beautiful Columbia Valley. The Rocky Mountain International Student Program places more than 150 international students each year in the communities of Revelstoke, Golden, Invermere, Kimberley, Cranbrook, Fernie, Sparwood, Sicamous, Salmon Arm, Enderby and Armstrong.   

 

The successful candidate will:

  • Work closely with the Directory of International Education and Program Coordinator to support international students and area host families,
  • Attend and chaperone a wide variety of extra-curricular activities, events and student trips,
  • Be on call to provide advice and support to program participants and to attend to emergency situations,
  • Hold a valid Class 5 BC Driver license,
  • Own a personal vehicle suitable for transporting students (when required),
  • Have or be willing to obtain Occupational First Aid (Level 1), and
  • Perform other related duties as required.

 

The successful candidate is a flexible individual looking for casual work who enjoys working with high school aged students and different cultures. Experience as a host parent and/or with school/community-based social programs is an asset. Applications from individuals who have experience living and working abroad, or who are fluent in foreign languages are encouraged.

 

Rocky Mountain School District 6 celebrates equality and diversity in the workplace. Our commitment is to ensure equity in employment, and we affirm and welcome applicants from all backgrounds of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and age, except as prescribed by law.

 

Electronic applications for this opportunity may be submitted by Friday, May 16, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. via Make a Future http://sd6-makeafuture.simplication.com (Make a Future #3934302).

 

Please address questions regarding this casual role to Danielle Warren, Director of International Education at danielle.warren@sd6.bc.ca or 250-908-8014.

Human Resources

Rocky Mountain School District No. 6

e-mail: hr@sd6.bc.ca