Grade 3 Teacher - St. James and St. Ann's Elementary School
Job Code: 4078081
Job Details
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
St. James and St. Ann’s Elementary School is located in the western region of Abbotsford, just off the highway at the Mt. Lehman exit. Tucked up against Gardner Park and Fishtrap Creek, SJA is within walking distance to Fishtrap Creek Trail and Discovery Trail. It is close to shopping and transit, and biking and hiking trails abound. The famous Tulip Festival takes place in Abbotsford just past Whatcom Road, along Highway 1, and Abbotsford is also the home of the Vancouver Canucks farm team. Abbotsford is one of the most affordable communities in the Lower Mainland of BC.
SJA is a community of approximately 225 students from Grades K - 7. We are a small school, when compared to other schools in our area, allowing for a more personal experience for our students. SJA prides itself on faith formation of our students, and opportunities to deepen faith are plentiful. We are proud to say that we focus our efforts on educating our students academically, emotionally, physically, and spiritually, and are proud of the character of our SJA graduates. Go Thunder!
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Grade 3 Teaching Position at St. James and St. Ann’s Elementary School
St. James and St. Ann’s Elementary School in Abbotsford is seeking an energetic candidate to fill a grade 3 teaching position at our school for January 2027 - June 2027. This is a full time position, and has the potential to be a continuing position for future years. Our successful candidate will be someone who is excited to work with youth in our Catholic schools and is capable of working collaboratively with other teachers, para-educators, parents, administration and support staff. The successful applicant will bring a positive attitude and a strong, up-to-date knowledge of current educational practices.
This position will require knowledge and experience in a variety of areas, including the following:
- Working with children, youth, and families
- Sound professional boundaries
- Maintenance of confidential records
- Ability to communicate with the fellow teachers, educational assistants, and administration a positive, collaborative manner
- Effective classroom and time management skills
- An excellent attitude toward working in an elementary school environment
- Experience in preparing students for the sacraments is an asset but not required
- A valid BC teaching certificate
A willingness to contribute to extra-curricular opportunities will be looked upon favourably. Please also apply to the CISVA as the first step to be considered for this position.
This position would begin on January 4, 2027. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
A cover letter and resume should be sent to Onika Bryson at: principal@stjameselementary.ca.
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Create your Make a Future profile
- Complete all profile sections, including: Provincial Certificates, Qualifications, Education, Experience, and Questions
- Complete and add all required application documents to your profile. (see below)
- Apply to this job posting
Did you know? If you are currently an education student graduating in 2026 or 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 – filled by School Pastor; Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference – filled by Faith Leader (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.