Grade 2 Teacher - St. Mary's Elementary School Chilliwack

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. Mary’s School is a Catholic independent elementary school in Chilliwack, BC, serving students from Kindergarten through Grade 7. Established in 1948, our school is rooted in faith, community, and a commitment to supporting the whole child; spiritually, academically, socially, and emotionally. What makes St. Mary’s unique is the strong sense of family felt throughout our school, our close connection with St. Mary’s Parish, and our shared mission to nurture a love of God while helping students grow in confidence, character, and compassion. Staff at St. Mary’s are part of a welcoming and supportive community where faith is woven into daily life, relationships matter, and every child is known, valued, and encouraged to thrive.

JOB DESCRIPTION

St. Mary’s School is seeking a faith-filled and dedicated Grade 2 teacher for a short-term maternity leave position from September 1 to December 18. As Grade 2 is a sacramental year, a strong Catholic background and a commitment to supporting students in their faith formation are essential. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic educator who is able to create a warm, engaging, and structured classroom environment, work collaboratively with staff and families, and participate fully in the Catholic life of the school. A willingness to support extracurricular activities and contribute to the broader school community is also valued. All applicants must meet CISVA hiring requirements and successfully complete the CISVA screening process.

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 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  (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.