Job Description
The Catholic Independent Schools of the Nelson Diocese (CISND), hosts six elementary schools, and one high school. The diocese is located in the beautiful Okanagan and Kootenay regions of British Columbia. We are committed to hiring qualified employees who are dedicated to education in the Roman Catholic tradition.
St. Joseph School (Nelson, BC) invites applications at this time for:
Kindergarten Teacher
Effective: 2022-2023 School Year
St. Joseph School is a community of faith and learning; Our staff aim to provide an enriching experience for all students from Kindergarten through Grade 9. We are committed to the development and growth of each student's unique gifts, with a well-rounded educational environment fostering spirituality, academics, arts and athletics.
We have an opportunity for a patient, nurturing full-time Teacher to join our community of highly dedicated educators. This permanent position is for the Kindergarten classroom, beginning the 2023-2024 school year. If this is where you feel you belong, please apply.
Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:
- Commitment to Catholic Education
- Identification with and participation in the life of a Catholic parish
- Successful teaching experience, preferably primary years
- Ability to support students with exceptional needs through differentiated instruction
- Ability to foster positive relationships with children and families, colleagues and administration
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work collaboratively
- Ability to use discretion when dealing with confidential matters
In order to be considered for any position with CISND, the application must be complete. If you are not able to provide the documentation, please provide a reason in your cover letter. Do not submit reference letters.
The following is to be included in your application:
- Cover letter
- Resume listing special certificates, licenses, honours and awards, relevant special interests and activities for which you may consider a leadership role
- BC Teacher’s Certificate (or confirmation of application for certification)
- TQS (if applicable)
- Post Secondary Transcripts
- Recent Evaluation/Practicum report from employer/practicum supervisor
- CISND Pastoral Reference form
Catholic applicants must provide:
- Certificate of Catholic baptism or RCIA Certificate
- Certificate of Catholic marriage, if applicable
As a condition of employment, successful candidates must complete Diocesan Safe Environment training and will be required to submit the following:
- Certified statement(s) of previous teaching experience
- Photocopy of Canadian Birth Certificate or Canadian Passport (documentation to indicate you are legally entitled to work in Canada)
- Social Insurance Number
- Photocopy of Driver's License