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Competitive salary
Excellent Benefits Package, including CPP, Extended Medical, Dental
Mentorship and monthly opportunities for professional development

About the role

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 on your next tax return on the Government of Canada website.

About St. Anthony of Padua Elementary is located in the Marpole area on the west side of Vancouver . We are attached to a vibrant Parish that is deeply committed to Evangelization and community building. We seek to cultivate wisdom and virtue in our students by nurturing them on truth, goodness and beauty so that they may know, glorify and enjoy God. We love Christ and want our students to love him too.

Job Description St. Anthony of Padua Elementary in Vancouver seeks a part time (50%) primary teacher commencing September 1, 2025. If you have a love of learning, well-formed and active faith, and a desire for continued growth, you will fit right in at St. Anthony. A strong background in literacy development is key. Participation in extra-curricular activities is also an area that is appealing to you.

Please send a resume and cover letter to Michael Perry, at . O nly short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. APPLICATION PROCESS

  • Create your
  • Complete all profile sections, including: Provincial Certificates, Qualifications, Education, Experience, and Questions
  • 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 in 2025, you can upload your documents as you receive them and still apply for this job posting.

Required Application Documents

  • . 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 you're 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 Recent Professional Reference Letters - (Dated within the last 6 months)
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  • (if applicable)
  • or - (Dated within the last 6 months)
  • 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.

About Catholic Independent Schools Vancouver Archdiocese (CISVA)

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The Catholic Independent Schools of Vancouver Archdiocese are group one independent schools, receiving 50% operational funding from the ministry of education. All schools teach the prescribed ministry of education curriculum. Teachers are paid according to the qualifications and years of experience. Teachers are also eligible for the Group Benefits Program that provides medical, dental, other extended health benefits, plus a defined contribution (DC) Group Pension Plan.

Teachers interested in making a career with CISVA should apply to the Superintendent's Office. Support staff, including Education Assistants, should apply directly to the individual schools.

It is the responsibility of each teacher applicant to ensure that the following documents accompany their application. You may download the entire application package at https://cisva.bc.ca/info/employment. Please note that applications will be kept on file for two years only.

  • Cover letter
  • Application card
  • Birth certificate
  • Baptismal certificate
  • BC teaching certificate
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Letter(s) of character reference
  • University transcripts (photocopies acceptable)
  • Verification of previous employment
  • Philosophy of Catholic Education
  • Pastoral reference form (forwarded directly to Human Resources by the Pastor)
  • Teaching evaluations/practicum reports from most recent employer or university