Primary (Kindergarten Gr. 3) Teacher St. Francis Xavier School

WHO WE ARE

TheCatholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese (the CISVA) operates 46 schools 40 elementary and6 high schools. Our schools are located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area near the best sites andattractions 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 aculturally 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 avibrant 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 aboutclaiming moving expenses on your next tax return on the Government of Canada website.

ABOUT

St. Francis Xavier is a thriving Catholic elementary double-streamed school located in Vancouver close to downtown and transit.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a dedicated educator for our primary grades (K Grade 3) for 2026-2027. Interested applicants must have a strong commitment to the Catholic faith and demonstrate competency with the BC curriculum. Candidates will have experience in teaching a primary grade effective classroom management and the ability to work with students of varying abilities and needs. Collaboration skills are also of high priority. As a double-streamed school we expect our teachers to work collaboratively with the other teacher of the same grade. The successful candidate will assist with extra-curricular programs and activities.

Submit cover letter and resume to Make a Future website. If you have any questions please email the principal Mrs. Anne Yam at

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 2026 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 youre outside of BC)
• Resume
• 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 (2) Professional Reference Letters (dated within the last year to be sent by you to your referee. Once completed it should be sent directly by your referee to )
• Applicant Declaration for Catholics or Applicant Declaration for Non-Catholics
• Teacher Applicant Consent Form
• Verification of Teaching Experience (We will also accept copies of the Verification of Teaching Experience forms that you have submitted to the BC Ministry of Education)
• Catholic Pastoral Reference or Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference-(Dated within the last year)

***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 .

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.