Vice Principal / Teacher - Saint Francis de Sales Elementary School

St. Clement's School; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant Catholic school in Burnaby is seeking a part-time vice principal and teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The successful candidate will work closely with staff to foster a collaborative environment and deliver engaging curriculum. Responsibilities include teaching, overseeing extra-curricular programs, and contributing to school activities. Strong commitment to the Catholic faith and competency with the BC curriculum are essential. Join a supportive community dedicated to educational excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent Benefits Package

Mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a strong commitment to the Catholic faith.
• Demonstrate competency with the BC curriculum including interactive technology.
• Completion of a Master’s degree program is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for teaching three days/week, subject areas to be determined.
• Help oversee extra-curricular programs and activities.
• Coaching in basketball, soccer, and/or track and field would be an asset.

Skills

Commitment to Catholic faith

Team collaboration

Competency with BC curriculum

Education

Master’s degree program

BC Teaching Certificate

Job description

Teach in a faith-based and culturally diverse school environment.

1. Classroom available upon hire. Not necessary to sit on TOC list.
2. Mentorship and monthly opportunities for professional development.
3. Competitive salary and excellent Benefits Package, including CPP, Extended Medical, Dental.
4. Schools located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area and Powell River, close to the beauty and adventure that British Columbia has to offer.
5. 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

We are in south Burnaby, not far from Vancouver and close to transit, specifically the Edmonds Skytrain station.

Our school of 231 students is beloved by all who attend and by our staff and parents who entrust their children to us. Our core values - derived from our team name : FLAMES - form the bedrock of what sets us on fire for education :

Faith....Learn.....Achieve.....Mercy.....Engage.....Serve! Come join our team!

To learn more about us, please visit our website https://www.sfdsschool.ca

JOB DESCRIPTION

St Francis de Sales Catholic elementary school is seeking a part-time vice principal and part-time teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The position will be a full-time role. Interested applicants must have a strong commitment to the Catholic faith, demonstrate competency with the BC curriculum including interactive technology, and be willing to work in a team atmosphere in collaboration with our dedicated education assistants, office staff, pastor and Parish Education Committee. Completion of, or enrolment in, a Master’s degree program is an asset, as is the goal of ultimately becoming a full-time school principal in the CISVA.

At our school, we prioritize fostering a collaborative environment where educators work closely together to instill our core values as we develop and deliver engaging curriculum. The successful candidate would be responsible for teaching three days/week, subject areas to be determined, as well as help oversee extra-curricular programs and take part in activities that would hopefully align with your interests. Coaching in basketball, soccer, and/or track and field would be an asset.

Please apply on Make a Future and submit a cover letter and resume to the principal, Irene Wihak, at [emailprotected].

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be interviewed.

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 2024, you can upload your documents as you receive them and still apply for this job posting.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

1. 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.
2. Criminal Record Check (if outside of BC).
3. Resume.
4. Proof of Eligibility to Work in Canada (Canadian Birth Certificate, Canadian Citizenship Card, Permanent Residence, Work Permit, etc.).
5. Catholic Marriage Certificate (if applicable).
6. University Transcripts.
7. Teacher Evaluations or Practicum Reports – (only for recent graduates - within the last 3 years).
8. Two Recent Professional Reference Letters.
9. Applicant Declaration for Catholics or Applicant Declaration for Non-Catholics.
10. Statement of Health & Character.
11. Verification of Teaching Experience (if applicable).
12. Catholic Pastoral Reference or Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference.
13. 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 [emailprotected].

On an ongoing 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.

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 have 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.