Kindergarten Teacher - St. Joseph's Elementary

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

Saint Joseph Elementary School’s mission is to be an effective instrument of God. We are a vibrant tight-knit community in a central location close to transit in Vancouver. We value diversity and inclusion, along with fostering positive relationships between school, family, and parish. We share in the mission of the CISVA in fostering the growth of our students intellectually, physically, and spiritually and to support them to Live, Celebrate, and Proclaim their faith.

For more information about our school, please see our website at www.saintjosephschool.ca or check out our Instagram and Facebook pages.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Saint Joseph Elementary School in Vancouver is seeking a Kindergarten teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Our ideal candidate would be an individual who cares deeply about their students, works collaboratively with their colleagues and other professionals, and contributes to a positive and inclusive school environment. We are seeking a candidate with a firm grasp of planning and assessment, that embraces the use of technology, and who works well as part of a team. Contributions to our extra-curricular sports or arts programs are an asset.

If you are interested in becoming a member of our school community and feel that this position interests you, please apply through Make a Future and send a cover letter and resume to Mike Schultz at mschultz@saintjosephschool.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 - (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.