Primary / Intermediate Teacher - Holy Trinity School

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

Holy Trinity Elementary is a Catholic School diligent in creating a Christ-centered environment and embrace the many dimensions of human growth: intellectual, physical, emotional, moral, and spiritual. At our school, teachers and other staff work toward this goal by their personal witness, motivated by a Christ-centered vision of humanity. Our school is in the beautiful and scenic city of North Vancouver, near a myriad of shops, art galleries, dining, parks, hiking trails, and the bustling Lonsdale Quay Market. Other popular sites and attractions in the North Shore include Deep Cove, St. Marks Summit, quarry Rock, and the Grouse Grind. To learn more, visit: www.holytrinityschool.ca

JOB DESCRIPTION

Holy Trinity School is seeking a passionate, dedicated, enthusiastic Full-Time Elementary School Teacher to join our vibrant school community starting in September 2025. This is a great opportunity to work in a supportive, faith-based environment, where you will play a key role in shaping the academic, spiritual, and personal growth of our students.

As an integral member of the Holy Trinity team, the successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues, engage with parents, and contribute to an atmosphere of respect, teamwork and excitement for learning. We value team members who are passionate about education and enjoy creating an engaging, fun, and positive work place and classroom experience.

Candidates must have a valid BC Teacher Regulation Branch certification, or have applied to the TRB and the certificate is pending. Previous experience teaching in an elementary school setting is preferred, but if you are just graduating from your Professional Development Program and are eager and excited to teach, this might be the first year of wonderful career in teaching children.

Salaries and benefits as per the CISVA salary scale.

Responsibilities:

Instructional Duties:

• Plan and deliver engaging, student-centered lessons that align with the CISVA curriculum and standards.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages academic achievement, spiritual growth, and personal development.
• Assess student learning and provide timely feedback to students and parents, adjusting instruction as needed to meet individual needs.
• Manage classroom behavior with consistency and fairness, ensuring a respectful and focused learning atmosphere.

Collaboration and Community Building:

• Work closely with fellow teachers, staff, and administrators to promote a strong school culture and effective fun learning environment.
• Participate in school-wide activities, including staff meetings, professional development, and extracurricular events.

Faith and Values Integration:

• Incorporate Catholic teachings and values into everyday classroom activities.
• Actively participate in school-wide faith-based activities, such as prayer services, liturgies, and community events.

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 2024, 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 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.