Kindergarten Teacher - Our Lady of Perpetual Help Elementary

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
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ABOUT

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Elementary is a warm and caring community of faith and learning in beautiful Point Grey. We are a large and busy school that is blessed with a lovely campus and many amenities; however, the true heart of our community is found in our staff, students and parents. Together, we are committed to working together to foster a positive, creative, Catholic learning environment in which children can grow and develop along the path that God has planned for them.

OLPH is in the beautiful city of Vancouver, only a short commute to the downtown core and near some of the city's best beaches, parks, restaurants, and shops. Popular attractions include Gastown, Olympic Village, Granville Island, Yaletown, Kitsilano Beach, and English Bay. To gain a more comprehensive picture of all that Our Lady's School has to offer, please visit our school website, .


JOB DESCRIPTION

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Elementary in Vancouver is seeking a full-time Kindergarten teacher who is eager to ignite a passion for learning in the children as they begin their journey at our school. We are a double-streamed school, which affords the opportunity to work closely with a partner teacher at the same grade level, collaborating to plan, share ideas and support each other in the creation of a stimulating and positive learning environment in which students grow spiritually, academically and emotionally.

As a Catholic school, we are looking for a candidate who lives and models the faith throughout each day and is eager to share that faith with the students. We are a dedicated team of educators who enjoy welcoming other passionate, committed team players to our busy school community. In addition to classroom teaching, the position requires participation in our extra-curricular program, which provides opportunities for the students in athletics and the arts; we offer many areas in which teachers can share their talents.

Candidates must have valid certification from the BC Teacher Regulation Branch or have pending TRB certification. We would welcome applications from both new and experienced teachers!




APPLICATION PROCESS

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Complete all profile sections, including: Provincial Certificates, Qualifications, Education, Experience, and Questions
Complete and add all required application documents to your profile. (see below)
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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

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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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***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.