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 claiming moving expenses on your next tax return on the Government of Canada website.

ABOUT

St. Andrew’s is located in a culturally diverse area of East Vancouver. We are a single streamed school with approximately 180 students embedded in a residential area. Our mission statement affirms that, St. Andrew’s School recognizes that each child is made in the image of God. Our aim is to provide each child with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for life-long learning. As partners with the parents, we are dedicated to educating the whole child: spiritually, intellectually, physically, emotionally, aesthetically and socially.
JOB DESCRIPTION

St. Andrew's Elementary School is looking for a teacher to lead our Learning Resource Department. This teacher would be responsible for overseeing our students with diverse abilities. This would include managing, updating, and producing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) by meeting with parents, students, teachers, educational assistants (EAs) and resource support providers (speech language pathologists, behavior interventionalist, etc.) and then implementing, monitoring and supporting students in reaching IEP goals. This role also includes scheduling and supporting educational assistants and resource support providers and assisting teachers and EAs in creating classroom and resources which support students with diverse needs and providing assistance and support to students in various capacities. Applicants with experience in working in learning resource, creating and managing IEPs, and knowledge of CISVA procedures would be an asset. The successful candidate would also be required to contribute to the extra curricular programs of the school.

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 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 (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 hr@cisva.bc.ca )

• **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
  *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.

Posted On

June 16, 2026 11:39 AM EST/EDT

Closing Date & Time

Ongoing

Openings

1

Job Type

Full Time

Job Category

Teachers, Principals & Superintendents

City

Vancouver

School/Location

St. Andrew's Elementary