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. Pius X Elementary is a Catholic community dedicated to developing reverence, respect and responsibility within each child, using Christ as our centre. It is our goal to assist each child in their intellectual, physical, social, artistic and emotional growth while developing Christian leaders, responsible citizens and lifelong learners through academic standards, extensive extra-curricular programs, and a vibrant faith-based community.
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. Mark’s Summit, Quarry Rock, and the Grouse Grind.
To learn more, visit our website: www.saintpius.ca, or our Instagram: @spxguardians
JOB DESCRIPTION
St. Pius X Elementary is seeking a full time Physical Education teacher to join our team immediately - starting between April 14-21 and serving until June 2025 - with a potential opportunity to continue in the next academic year. In addition to teaching P.E., the successful candidate will help coach girls' soccer, coach high jump (training can be provided if necessary), as well as help plan Sports Day for the school in June (support would be provided).
The ideal candidate will understand how to effectively manage students in the gym and during outdoor activities. They will have a passion for athletics, an ability to pass on their love of physical activity to their students, and a desire for each student to achieve their best regardless of natural ability. They will also show a willingness to collaborate with colleagues and an eagerness to participate in the school’s extracurricular programs and events.
For more information on the position, please contact Charlaine Francis at cfrancis@saintpius.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.