WHO WE ARE
The Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese (the CISVA) operates 46 schools – 40 elementary and 6 high schools. Our schools are located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area, near the best sites and attractions that Vancouver and British Columbia has to offer. Our footprint extends over 250 kilometers from Powell River in the west to Chilliwack in the east.
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 CISVA.
WHY TEACH WITH THE CISVA
ABOUT
St. James and St. Ann’s Elementary School (SJA) is located in the western region of Abbotsford , just off the highway at the Mt. Lehman exit. Tucked up against Gardner Park and Fishtrap Creek, SJB is within walking distance to Fishtrap Creek Trail and Discovery Trail. SJA is close to shopping and transit, and biking and hiking trails abound. The famous Tulip Festival takes place in Abbotsford just past Whatcom Road, along Highway 1, and Abbotsford is also the home of the Vancouver Canucks farm team. Abbotsford is one of the most affordable communities in the Lower Mainland of BC.
SJA is a community of approximately 225 students from Grades K-7. We are a small school, when compared to other schools in our area, allowing for a more personal experience for our students. SJA prides itself on faith formation of our students, and opportunities to deepen faith are plentiful. We are proud to say that we focus our efforts on educating our students academically, emotionally, physically, and spiritually, and are proud of the character of our SJA graduates. Go Thunder!
Learn more about us on our website: www.stjameselementary.ca
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JOB DESCRIPTION
This full-time position consists of the following responsibilities:
Primary Teacher (1.0 FTE):
o Providing multi-disciplinary instruction in a primary grade
o working collaboratively with other teachers, para-educators, parents, administration and support staff
o Performing appropriate assessments and providing feedback to students and parents.
o Maintenance of confidential records
o Collaborating with the Learning Resource Department to provide academic accommodations and support.
o Implementation of IEPs
Qualifications & Requirements:
● Valid teaching certification in British Columbia.
● Experience working with children, youth, and families
● Sound professional boundaries
● Up-to-date knowledge of current educational practices
● Effective classroom management skills
● An excellent attitude toward working in an elementary school environment
● A willingness to contribute to extra-curricular opportunities will be looked upon favourably.
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following:
Join our team and help inspire students through learning support in a faith-centered environment!
A resume and cover letter should be sent to Gianni Bittante at principal@stjameselementary.ca and Sheena Lewis at slewis@stjameselementary.ca.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Did you know? If you are currently an education student graduating in 2025, you can upload your documents as you receive them and still apply for this job posting.
REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
***For the Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic Applicants) and Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference you must download the appropriate form, provide it to your Pastor for signing, and have them submit it directly to hr@cisva.bc.ca .
On an on-going basis, we accept teacher applications for grade levels K to 12 for our Catholic schools throughout the Greater Vancouver Area and Powell River in beautiful British Columbia. All Catholics, non-Catholics, new education grads, and experienced teachers from across Canada are strongly encouraged to apply. Our major hiring season is in April for the following school year, but we recommend that you apply now as we receive an influx of applications.