Grade 1 Teacher Queen of All Saints Elementary School

Job Description

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

Queen of All Saints School is located in the Como Lake area of Coquitlam. We are a vibrant Parish/School community that seeks to live out our mission statement, “In Christ, growing joyful, well-rounded children in an involved community.”

QAS School is looking to hire a 1.0 FTE Grade 1 teacher for September, 2023. This is a short-term position that could lead to a continuing contract for the successful candidate. This is a continuing/permanent position for a current CISVA teacher.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative member of our team, be passionate working with children and families, inspire others with their faith and display a willingness to learn and grow as a teacher. Experience with early literacy, differentiated instruction within an inclusive classroom setting, and social-emotional learning would be considered an asset. Participation in the many extra-curricular activities offered by the school is important to our mission statement.

We thank all who apply, however, only those who are short-listed will be contacted. Please contact the Principal, Joan Sandberg at: jsandberg@cisva.bc.ca for further information regarding the position.

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 2022, you can upload your documents as you receive them and still apply for this job posting.


REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

• Criminal Record Check (if you are outside of BC)
• Resume
• Cover Letter

• Baptismal Certificate
• Catholic Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
• University Transcripts
• Teacher Practicum Evaluation
• Philosophy of Education
• Two Recent Reference Letters (Professional & Character)
• Applicant Declaration for Catholics or Applicant Declaration for Non-Catholics
• Verification of Teaching Experience (TOC and EA not applicable)
• Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic applicants) or Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Non-Catholic applicants)

*** For the Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic Applicants) and Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference you must download the appropriate form, provide to your Pastor for signing, and have them submit 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.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Additional Documents
• Criminal Background Check (VSS)
• Teaching Qualifications/Licenses
• Certificates & Diplomas
• Pastoral References
• Practicum Reports
• Teaching Evaluations
• Reference Letter(s)
• Transcripts