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

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is located in the beautiful Point Grey neighbourhood of Vancouver. We are a double-streamed school of vibrant educators and learners dedicated to following the path of Christ.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our Lady of Perpetual Help is looking for a grade two teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate must be a practicing Catholic who is able to teach and model the faith in preparing the students to receive First Reconciliation and First Communion. In addition, the candidate must have solid skills in literacy and numeracy development for these young students who are at a critical stage of learning in these areas. All staff are required to take part in our busy extra-curricular program.

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 2027, 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)
• **Applicant Declaration for Catholics **or **Applicant Declaration for Non-Catholics ** (please upload this under additional documents)
• **Teacher Applicant Consent Form ** (please upload this under additional documents)
• **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)
• **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 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

July 09, 2026 09:49 AM PST/PDT

Closing Date & Time

July 24, 2026

Openings

1

Job Type

Full Time

Job Category

Teachers, Principals & Superintendents

City

Vancouver

School/Location

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Elementary

Salary

$61,281 - $111,727 per annum

Employment Start Date

September 01, 2026

End Date

06/30/2027

FTE

1.00

Mandatory Document

• Resume
• Additional Documents
• Teaching Qualifications/Licenses
• Certificates & Diplomas
• Practicum Reports
• Teaching Evaluations
• Reference Letter(s)
• Transcripts