Physical and Health Education Teacher - St. Paul Elementary School

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

As part of the Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese, St. Paul School strives to provide a quality Catholic education to our students and their families. Together with parents, we endeavour to develop the entire child in each of the spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional domains in order to guide them along the path to becoming responsible members of the Church and society.

We are a joyful community of learning and faith, and we hope you will consider joining our team! 

JOB DESCRIPTION

St. Paul School is seeking an enthusiastic Physical Education Teacher to join our caring and collaborative school community. 

The successful candidate will lead our K–7 Physical Education program, creating engaging and inclusive learning experiences that build physical literacy, confidence, and a love of movement in all students. This role also includes the coordination of our athletics program, helping to foster participation, teamwork, and a strong sense of belonging for every student.

Duties include:

• Plan and teach Physical Education for Kindergarten to Grade 7
• Promote fitness, healthy living, and good sportsmanship
• Organize school sports teams, leagues, practices, and events
• Coordinate schedules, tournaments, and communication with other schools 
• Encourage students to take part in sports and athletic activities
• Support and guide staff and volunteer coaches
• Ensure a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all student athletes

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. 

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 -  (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.