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Physical Education Teacher - St. Mary's Elementary School
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About the role
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
St. Mary's School is a thriving, multicultural Catholic school that fosters a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. Conveniently located in the heart of the Joyce-Collingwood neighborhood, just steps from the Joyce SkyTrain station, our school provides a welcoming community where students grow academically, spiritually, and socially. Rooted in Catholic values, we strive to develop engaged, confident, and curious learners. Our commitment to excellence in education extends to every aspect of our students' development, including physical fitness. We believe in instilling a love for sports, teamwork, and healthy living while maintaining a strong foundation in Catholic values.
JOB DESCRIPTION
St. Mary’s School is seeking a dedicated full-time Physical Education Teacher to join our team starting September 1, 2026.
Required Qualifications
The successful candidate must:
- Be a practicing Catholic who actively participates in the sacramental life of the Church and is committed to supporting the mission of Catholic education.
- Hold a valid BC Teaching Certificate.
- Possess a degree, specialization, or significant training in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Human Kinetics, or a related field.
- Demonstrate two years of successful Physical Education teaching experience at the elementary level.
- Have experience coaching school sports teams and organizing athletic programs.
- Demonstrate expertise in teaching a broad range of sports, physical literacy skills, fitness education, and movement activities.
- Have a strong understanding of assessment practices in Physical and Health Education.
- Demonstrate experience supporting diverse learners, including students with learning differences, behavioural challenges, and English Language Learners.
- Exhibit exceptional classroom management and organizational skills.
- Possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and community partners.
- Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional growth and leadership within the school community.
The successful candidate will:
- Design and deliver a comprehensive Kindergarten to Grade 7 Physical Education program aligned with the BC Curriculum and Catholic values.
- Foster a culture of participation, inclusion, effort, sportsmanship, and excellence.
- Maintain high expectations for student behaviour, safety, and engagement.
- Assess and report student progress using effective and meaningful assessment practices.
- Organize and oversee school-wide athletic events, including tournaments, Sports Day, and Track and Field activities.
- Coach a minimum of four school athletic teams annually and attend practices, games, and tournaments outside of instructional hours.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with community organizations and external athletic providers to bring specialized physical education workshops and programs into the school.
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise field trips to alternative physical education learning environments, including activities such as skating, skiing, paddle boarding, swimming, dance, and other experiential learning opportunities.
- Coordinate and lead school participation in charitable athletic initiatives, including fundraising and community engagement activities supporting BC Children's Hospital through the RBC Run for the Cure.
- Collaborate with Grade 7 student leaders and staff to co-organize and facilitate an annual Fun Day for Kindergarten to Grade 7 students, promoting leadership, school spirit, and community building.
- Collaborate closely with classroom teachers, administrators, support staff, and parents to support student success.
- Participate actively in school liturgies, faith formation activities, professional development, and community events.
- Contribute positively to the life and mission of the school through leadership, service, and collaboration.
Why Join St. Mary’s?
St. Mary’s offers a vibrant faith-filled community where excellence, collaboration, and meaningful relationships are valued. Our dedicated staff work together to create an environment where students and educators can thrive spiritually, academically, socially, and physically.
We are seeking a teacher who views physical health education not simply as a subject but as an opportunity to inspire confidence, resilience, leadership, and lifelong healthy habits in young people.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, résumé, pastor reference letter, and contact information for three professional references through Make a Future and/or Apply to Education.
Applications will be accepted until July 3, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Create your Make a Future profile
- 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.
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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 you're outside of BC)
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- 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
- Applicant Declaration for Catholics or Applicant Declaration for Non-Catholics
- Statement of Health & Character
- Verification of Teaching Experience (if applicable)
- Catholic Pastoral Reference or Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference
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.*
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.
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.
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Posted On
June 18, 2026 10:40 AM PST/PDT
Closing Date & Time
July 02, 2026 05:00 PM PST/PDT
Openings
1
Job Type
Full Time
Job Category
Teachers, Principals & Superintendents
City
Vancouver
School/Location
St. Mary's Elementary (Vancouver)
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Salary
$61,281 - $111,727 per annum
Employment Start Date
September 01, 2026
End Date
06/30/2027
FTE
1.00
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- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Additional Documents
- Teaching Qualifications/Licenses
- Certificates & Diplomas
- Practicum Reports
- Teaching Evaluations
- Reference Letter(s)
- Transcripts
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