French & Music Teacher - St. James & St. Ann 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

St. James and St. Ann’s Elementary (SJA) is located in West Abbotsford, just off the Mt. Lehman exit. Nestled near Gardner Park and Fishtrap Creek, it’s steps from local trails, close to shopping and transit, and minutes from the heart of the community.

With about 225 students from Kindergarten to Grade 7, SJA offers a smaller school setting that allows for a more personal and connected experience. We’re rooted in Catholic faith formation and are committed to supporting our students academically, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. We’re proud of the strong character and spirit our students carry with them. Go Thunder!

Learn more about us: www.stjameselementary.ca

JOB DESCRIPTION

St. James and St. Ann’s Elementary is a faith-filled Catholic learning community dedicated to fostering academic excellence, creativity, and spiritual growth in our students. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated educator to join our team, guiding Grade K-7 students in their French language studies and K-5 in their Music studies.

This full-time position consists of the following responsibilities:

French Teacher (0.2 FTE)

• Providing French language instruction to KG - Grade 7 students.
• Performing appropriate assessments and providing feedback to students and parents.
• Working collaboratively and cohesively with staff for the benefit of the students
• Working with the Learning Support department to support students with exceptionalities.
• Implementing individualized education plans (IEPs).

Music Teacher (0.3 - 0.4 FTE)

• Provide Music instruction to KG - Grade 5 students.
• Performing appropriate assessments and providing feedback to students and parents.
• Working collaboratively and cohesively with staff for the benefit of the students
• Working with the Learning Support department to support students with exceptionalities.
• Implementing individualized education plans (IEPs).

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Valid teaching certification in British Columbia.
• Background in French language and Music studies.
• Strong classroom management and differentiated instruction skills.
• Commitment to Catholic education and the values of faith-based learning.
• Ability to collaborate with staff, students, and parents to foster a supportive learning environment.
• A willingness to contribute to extra-curricular opportunities will be looked upon favourably.

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following:

1. Cover letter expressing interest in the position and alignment with Catholic education values.
2. Resume outlining qualifications and relevant teaching experience.
3. Contact information for three professional references.
4. Copies of relevant certifications and transcripts.

Join our team and help inspire our students through French language instruction in a faith-centered environment!

The resume and cover letter should be sent to Gianni Bittante at principal@stjameselementary.ca and Sheena Lewis at slewis@stjameselementary.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
• 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.