Temporary Primary Teacher (St. John Paul II School Port Alberni, BC)

JOB POSTING for St. John Paul II School Port Alberni

• Temporary Primary Teacher (1.0 FTE)
• Start Date: As soon as possible

Application Deadline: November 9 2025

Salary: $51544 - $101038

Questions regarding this job posting may be directed to Rachelle Warman Principal at

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Create your Make a Future profile
• Complete and add all required application documents to your profile (see below)
• Apply to this job posting

Did you know If you are currently an education student graduating this year you can upload your documents as you receive them and still apply for this job posting.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

• BC Teaching Certificate ()
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Proof of Eligibility to Work in Canada (Canadian Birth Certificate Canadian Citizenship Card Permanent Residence etc.)
• Baptismal Certificate (if applicable)
• Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
• University Transcripts (photocopy accepted)
• Most Recent Teacher Evaluation (if applicable)
• Two Recent Reference Letters (Professional & Character)
• Employee Declaration Form (
• Pastoral Reference (if Catholic) (

• Teach in a faith-based and culturally diverse school environment
• Classroom available upon hire. Not necessary to sit on TOC list
• Mentorship and opportunities for professional development
• Competitive salary and excellent Benefits Package as per collective agreement including CPP Extended Medical Dental
• Schools located throughout Vancouver Island close to the beauty and adventure that British Columbia has to offer
• If you live outside of Vancouver Island learn more about claiming moving expenses on your next tax return on the Government of Canada website.

St. John Paul II is a school community located in the beautiful Alberni Valley. Carved by glaciers sheltered by mountains the Alberni Valley is a remarkable ecosystem protected by a number of communities working together and enjoying this amazing space. Discover old growth forest and west coast beaches waterfalls and mountain views to kiteboarding and mountain biking to hiking and camping. We have so much to offer! Our quaint little school encourages students to seek excellence in everything they do; in all aspects of their lives. We always seek continuous improvement and strive to be our best selves. St. John Paul II Catholic School is a diverse and inclusive faith-based learning community rooted in Scripture and the traditions of the Church. Our mission is to provide a safe and loving environment which enables each child to develop spiritually emotionally socially physically intellectually and artistically. We are called to celebrate and nurture the God-given talents of each student as we serve with excellence in the light of Christ.

St. John Paul II is the little school that could. It is a special place that has been built on relationships dedication and faith. Situated in the tight-knit small-town community of Port Alberni the school has been blessed with a dynamic and caring faculty a supportive and active parent community and a joyful and engaged student body. Framed by the beauty of Mt. Arrowsmith and the Beaufort Range St. John Paul II is surrounded by many of the wonders of Gods Creation as lakes rivers forests trails and beaches are all readily accessible. St. John Paul II is an integral part of its community and to Island Catholics Schools as a whole and I feel most fortunate to be a contributing member and as such privy to the wonderful opportunities the school and community provide. - Toban Grade 3/4

Posting Date: October 29 2025