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
ABOUT
St. Augustine Elementary is a Roman Catholic School, located in Vancouver, BC, a city repeatedly acclaimed as one of the most beautiful and livable in the world. St. Augustine's is part of the faithful and family-centred community of St. Augustine's Parish, and, together, we are committed to providing the best possible learning environment in which all students can thrive, grow, and realize their potential as unique individuals, academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. We offer a rich, inclusive, balanced, and faith-filled approach to education in the Catholic tradition that is inspired by the life and teachings of St. Augustine of Canterbury. Our mission is to teach children to be kind, generous and diligent, and to have respect for everyone in society, without exception. We believe that our school is truly a special place where each member of the community -- students, parents, teachers, and staff -- can make their own unique contribution and impact. To learn more, please visit our website: : www.faithandfoundation.com and follow us on Instagram @st.augustineschoolvancouver
JOB DESCRIPTION
St. Augustine School in Kitsilano is hiring a Grade 1 Teacher starting in September 2025. This is a full-time position for the entire academic year. Candidates will have a background in primary teaching, early literacy, and be willing and capable of working collaboratively with the teacher in our other Grade 1 class (we are a double-stream school), Education Assistants, parents, and their fellow teachers and staff members. The successful candidate will assist with the extra-curricular program of the school and be involved in school life. It is an asset to have taught primary literacy; have a proficiency in technology and, in particular, the use of SeeSaw and Google Workspace. Experience using programs such as Reading and Writing Power, Reading A-Z, PM Benchmarks, and Second Step in your teaching are also assets. . To learn more about the position, please contact employment@saschool.ca.
APPLICATION PROCESS
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
***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.