Grade 5 Classroom Teacher - Traditional Learning Academy School

ABOUT

Traditional Learning Academy is a Catholic school located in Coquitlam, founded by the Traditional Learning Society of BC in 1991. The school provides a structured program of studies in the Catholic tradition for students in kindergarten through grade twelve. TLA encourages the pursuit of academic excellence, promotes the fine and performing arts, fosters sound character development, and has a setting in which all students may grow in wisdom and knowledge, while deepening their love of God and neighbour.

Please visit our school website: www.traditionallearning.com

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Grade Five Position COQUITLAM

Traditional Learning Academy, Coquitlam, is accepting applications for a full–time Elementary Generalist Teacher (Grade Five) commencing September 1, 2025. The successful applicant will be committed to delivering the established program of studies to students according to the BC Curriculum, while upholding the standards & guidelines established by the school, participating/supporting in some form the extra-curricular activities of the school, and supervising students during non-classroom time. He or she must be capable of teaching the Catholic religion, and be in possession of valid BC Teaching certification, or eligible to apply for a subject or school restricted certificate, or a Letter of Permission.

Interested candidates should forward a letter of application accompanied by a resume with references as soon as possible to the principal, Martin Dale, at mdale@cisva.bc.ca

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
• Cover Letter
• 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)

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.