Short Term, Half-Time Spanish Teacher - St. Patrick's Regional Secondary

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 THE SCHOOL

St. Patrick Regional Secondary School is a faith community deeply committed to the spiritual growth of our students and of all people associated with our school. We follow and are inspired by the teachings of Jesus transmitted through Holy Scripture as well as the traditions and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. We are proud to be an institution steeped in tradition and dedicated to Excellence.

Collaborating with parents and our parish community, our educators help with the formation of the whole student through integrating faith in all subjects and by supporting students in a wide variety of extra-curricular activities and clubs, including individual and team sports, leadership, choir, music, art, theatre, media, robotics, campus ministry, catholic social teaching, and more. Our school is located in the growing city of Vancouver, just off Main Street, one of the citys liveliest areas, known for its several shops, cafes, and restaurants. In addition, our school is only a short commute to some of Vancouver's best beaches and other attractions, including Gastown, Granville Island, Stanley Park, Yaletown, Kitsilano Beach, and English Bay.

Learn more about our school: www.stpats.bc.ca 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Term: Short Term, Alternating Days  |  April 1, 2025 - June 27, 2025

Core Competencies:

• Passion for the education of young people within a school community
• Understanding of and affinity for Catholic school education
• Dynamic and energetic individual who wishes to work in a highly focused environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Commitment to implementing best practices in education and to ongoing professional development

Specific Certifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Education and/or specific subject area(s)
• Valid BC Teacher's Certification (TRB or Equivalent)
• Class 4 Driver's License an asset
• St. John's Ambulance Emergency First Aid Certification an asset

Salary:  50% of $59,496 - $107,430 pro-rated. See the CISVA website for details.

Employment Start Date: April 1, 2025

Please submit CV to Mr. Ralph Gabriele, Principal at St. Patrick's Regional Secondary School via rgabriele@stpats.bc.ca.

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
• Cover Letter
• 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
• 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

 *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.

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 have 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.