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 WORK WITH THE CISVA

- Work in a faith-based and culturally diverse school environment
- 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. Francis de Sales Elementary is a Christ-centered school that seeks to serve the whole child through the development of faith, family, and community. Our vision is to instill the knowledge of Christ’s love and mercy in our community. Our students ignite their passion and potential to love and serve others as Jesus would, in our safe and inspiring learning environment. As concerned Catholic educators our aim is to reinforce Catholicism in children and help them to develop spiritually, academically, artistically, morally, emotionally, socially, and physically toward becoming caring people aware of their responsibility to God, to themselves, and to their fellow man. Our school is in the Highgate region of South Burnaby, close to many parks and lakes, and just a 30-minute commute to Vancouver's downtown core, beaches, and other attractions. Learn more about us: www.sfdsschool.ca

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

St Francis de Sales Parish in Burnaby BC is looking for a caring, patient educator to work with preschool children - ages 3 and 4. The requirements for the ideal candidate are as follows:

Qualifications - Education, Training and Experience:

• Certificate in Early Childhood Education, plus Special Needs.
  
• BC ECE License to practice or in training.
  
• First Aid and CPR Certificate.

 Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in creating a caring, child-centered learning environment where children feel they belong.
  
• Assist in developing individualized and group curriculum based on the unique strengths and requirements of the children.
  
• Help promote children's sense of well-being and joy of learning through daily activities which foster social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth in a safe environment furnished with age-appropriate materials.
  
• Help to observe and record children's learning experiences in both indoor and outdoor environments supporting children's exploration and curiosity.
  
• Communicate respectfully with children during interactions to promote feelings of belonging and inclusiveness.
  
• Foster physical development and well-being through daily routines, including meal times and snacks as well as personal care such as toileting and administering first aid and medication if necessary, in accordance with established Policy and Procedures.
•  Support, encourage and collaborate with colleagues including management and staff members.
  
• Performs other related duties as required, such as using technology to photograph children and communicate with parents.
•  Be open to also working in our school afterschool program.
  
• Successful completion of a criminal record check.

Short listed Applicants only will be contacted.

Submit covering letter and resume attention: Irene Wihak, Principal of SFDS School
email to office@sfdsschool.ca

Salary: $17.50 to $19.50 /hour

DOWNLOAD FORMS

- Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic applicants)
- Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Non-Catholic applicants)

***For the Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic Applicants) and Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference you must download the appropriate form, provide to your Pastor for signing, and have them submit directly to hr@cisva.bc.ca