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- Students15,993
- Teachers & Education Assistants1,459
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Teachers & Education Leaders
- Learning Resource Teacher - St. Anthony of Padua Elementary
- Primary Teacher - St. Anthony of Padua Elementary
- Physical Education Teacher - St. Mary's School
- PT French Teacher - Immaculate Conception Elementary School
- Grade 8-10 Science & Math Teacher - Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary School
- Grade 1 French Immersion Teacher - School
- Grade 4 Teacher - St. Pius X. Elementary School
- Senior / Middle School Teacher Librarian - Vancouver College
- PT Learning Resource Teacher (40%) Maternity Leave - Our Lady of Assumption School
- Grade 5 Teacher - St. Francis of Assisi Elementary
Support Staff
- On-Call Custodian - Assumption School
- Administrative Assistant - Professional Development and Events
- Bus Driver & Custodian - St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary
- Education Assistant - Immaculate Conception Elementary (Delta)
- Education Assistant - Immaculate Conception Elementary (Vancouver)
- Facility and Maintenance Manager - St. Augustine's Elementary
- Education Assistant - Saint Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary
- Education Assistant - St. Patrick's Elementary (Vancouver)
- Education Assistant - Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary
- Education Assistant - St. Pius X Elementary
School Overview
The Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese (CISVA) operates 46 schools – 40 elementary and 6 high schools. Our footprint extends over 250 kilometres, from Powell River in the west to Chilliwack in the east.
Why Teach at CISVA?
Our Catholic schools provide each student with an education rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Guided by the Holy Spirit and Catholic teaching, in partnership with home and parish, our schools foster the growth of responsible citizens who will live, celebrate and proclaim their faith.
our vision
Our vision for our staff is that they will be committed to:
- Model the catholic faith in word and action for students, parents, and staff
- Belonging to a vibrant and flourishing Christian community
- Continuous spiritual and professional development
- Supporting the development of the whole child
- Planning, instructing, and assessing students according to the British Columbia curriculum informed by a Catholic worldview
- Supporting and leading a variety of enriching extracurricular experiences for
students - Fostering education that promotes strong Catholic leaders for today and the future
Draw for Employees
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 culturally diverse, faith-based family
Many of our current teachers and principals are products of our school system – former graduates from the CISVA who continue to grow their spiritual and professional journey with us.
Teaching is a profession with opportunities to inspire and impact the lives of young people. Teaching in a Catholic school is a vocation that values the dignity of the human person and fosters opportunities for students to grow in their relationship with Jesus.
“If I want to be an authentic teacher and an authentic person, teaching in a Catholic school where I can help these kids grow spiritually is such an important part of that.” – Kelden Formosa, Teacher at Immaculate Conception Vancouver
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE
We all seek to find fulfilment in the professions we choose. teachers want to know that they will make a positive difference in the lives of students. in CISVA, you will join a strong catholic educator community that has been shaping the lives of students for over a century.
As a teacher, you will feel supported personally and professionally. We offer mentorship opportunities for new teachers to help them with their transition into the CISVA. We also promote further development in your spiritual and professional formation through the Foundations of the Catholic Faith coursework as well as offering of scholarships.
Community & School Culture
“The CISVA is growing and that means people want to be here. The demographic is growing for the Lower Mainland and also for people wanting a Catholic education for their children.” – Deacon Henk Luyten, CISVA Superintendent
SCHOOL and parish COMMUNITY
As a Catholic community, we are one family of faith where individuals are supported spiritually, personally and professionally. those who have taught in our schools comment on the welcoming warmth felt in the building and the value of the home-parish-school relationship.
Seventy-seven parishes
With 77 parishes in the Archdiocese of Vancouver you are never too far from a Catholic church and faith community to support your faith journey.
OUR UNIQUE PROGRAMS
In Elementary School, our schools offer the sacramental programs of reconciliation, first communion, and confirmation. All of our CISVA schools, high school and elementary, offer a wide range of programming and experiences from Catholic school mass to catholic social justice service trips to athletics to music and the performing arts.
THE COMMUNITY
The CISVA spans the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley to provide the best of the sea-to-sky lifestyle with majestic mountains, sparkling ocean, lush greenery and serene nature.
Nestled within these regions is Metro Vancouver, a bustling cosmopolitan city with a rich and diverse cultural flavour.
Our 46 schools cover a large geographic range from the suburbs to the inner city. Even if you appreciate the quieter, slower paces of suburban life, you are never too far from the city core should you need your fill of the downtown bustle. Travelling from the suburbs to downtown Vancouver is about a 40-minute commute and easily accessible via public transit.
LIFESTYLE AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
All of our schools are located in beautiful settings close to mountains, trails, lakes, the ocean, and the city. for those wanting the city life many of our schools are accessible by vancouver transit. For those who enjoy outdoor activities you have your choice of skiing or hiking on one of our many beautiful surrounding mountains or kayaking or sailing in our ocean – or tackle both activities and go from mountains to beach all in the same day. for those who like rural settings we have schools located near large farms.
Salary and Benefits
SALARY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Teachers are paid according to qualifications and years of experience. The CISVA salary scale that ranges from $56,128 to $101,349 per annum depending on experience and educational qualifications
Teachers are also eligible for the group benefits program, which provides medical, dental and other extended health benefits. We also offer a defined contribution group pension plan.
The CISVA allocates seven professional development days for schools each year. In addition, schools provide individual teachers with professional development opportunities in support of their individual professional growth plan.
Application requirements
- BC Teaching Certificate (for teaching jobs)
- Criminal Record Check (if you are outside of BC)
- Proof of Eligibility to Work in Canada
- Teaching Evaluation and Practicum Reports for those who are recent (last 2 years) graduates from a Teacher Training Program
- Catholic Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
- University Transcripts
- Two Recent Reference Letters (Professional)
- Applicant Declaration for Catholics (Catholic applicants)
- Applicant Declaration for Non-Catholics (non-Catholic applicants)
- Statement of Health and Character
- Verification of Teaching Experience
- Catholic Pastoral Reference (Catholic applicants) or Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference (non-Catholic applicants)
***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.