Grade 2 French Immersion Teacher - Blessed Sacrament Elementary School

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

• Teach in a faith-based and culturally diverse school environment
• Classroom available upon hire. Not necessary to sit on TOC list.
  
• Mentorship and monthly opportunities for professional development
  
• Competitive salary and excellent Benefits Package, including CPP, Extended Medical, Dental
  
• Schools located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area and Powell River, close to the beauty and adventure that British Columbia has to offer
• If you live outside of the Greater Vancouver Area, learn more about claiming moving expenses  on your next tax return on the Government of Canada website.

ABOUT

École St-Sacrement (or Blessed Sacrement School) is a Roman Catholic, French Immersion elementary school (K-7) with over 200 students, situated near Vancouver General Hospital in an historically French-Canadian neighbourhood next to Vancouver's only Francophone church, Paroisse St-Sacrement. Our school is just a short commute to the downtown core and close to many of Vancouver's best beaches, parks, shops, and other attractions. At our school, parents participate actively in various school events and/or routine duties, logging 30 hours per year. At our school, educators have an integral role in the formation of the whole child through teaching their subjects with the Catholic world-view integrated and by supporting students in a wide variety of extra-curricular activities and clubs, including individual and team sports. Learn more about us: www.ecolesaintsacrement.ca 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Looking for a Practicing Catholic Grade 2 Classroom Teacher for a French Immersion School
Extra Curricular:
Cross Country and Track Meet
Art Club every second Thursday
Plays guitar or piano for the French school mass

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Create your Make a Future profile
   
2. Complete all profile sections, including: Provincial Certificates, Qualifications, Education, Experience, and Questions 
3. Complete and add all required application documents to your profile. (see below)
4. Apply to this job posting

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

• BC Teaching Certificate.  Please provide either a letter or screenshot confirming your documents are submitted and your application is processing). Please also add any out of province certifications.
• Criminal Record Check (if you're outside of BC)
• Resume
• Proof of Eligibility to Work in Canada (Canadian Birth Certificate, Canadian Citizenship Card, Permanent Residence, Work Permit, etc.)
• Catholic Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
• University Transcripts
• Teacher Evaluations or Practicum Reports – (only for recent graduates - within the last 3 years)
• Two Recent Professional Reference Letters - (Dated within the last 6 months)
• Applicant Declaration for Catholics or Applicant Declaration for Non-Catholics
• Statement of Health & Character
• Verification of Teaching Experience (if applicable)
• Catholic Pastoral Reference or Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference - (Dated within the last 6 months)

 ***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.