Elementary Teacher

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary’s Elementary School in Cranbrook, BC, invites applications for an Elementary Teacher for the 2026-27 school year.

The successful candidate will join The Catholic Independent Schools of the Nelson Diocese (CISND) and contribute to a faith-centered learning community in our elementary program. Applicants should hold BC Teacher’s Certificate (or be in process) and demonstrate commitment to Catholic education, differentiated instruction, and building strong relationships with students,

Qualifications

• Commitment to Catholic Education
• Identification with and participation in the life of a Catholic parish
• Understanding the Early Learning Framework of BC
• Ability to support students with exceptional needs through differentiated instruction
• Ability to foster positive relationships with children, families, colleagues and administration
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use discretion when dealing with confidential matters

Skills

Catholic education commitment

Parish involvement

BC Early Learning Framework

Differentiated instruction

Relationship building

Communication skills

Discretion with confidential matters

Education

BC Teacher’s Certificate

TQS (if applicable)

Job description

The Catholic Independent Schools of the Nelson Diocese (CISND), hosts six elementary schools, and one high school. The diocese is located in the beautiful Okanagan andKootenay regions of British Columbia.We arecommitted to hiringqualifiedemployees who are dedicatedtoeducationintheRoman Catholic tradition.

St. Mary's Elementary School (Cranbrook, BC)

invites applications at this time for: Elementary Teacher

2026-27 school year

At St. Mary's Elementary School, the goal of our staff is to provide our students the ultimate learning experience in a nurturing and safe environment. By building strong relationships and trust, students are challenged to become passionate learners and develop into powerful thinkers, academically and spiritually. Our innovative and supportive environment guides students to successfully become productive and responsible future leaders of our community.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:

• Commitment to Catholic Education
• Identification with and participation in the life of a Catholic parish
• Have an understanding of the Early Learning Framework of BC
• Ability to support students with exceptional needs through differentiated instruction
• Ability to foster positive relationships with children and families, colleagues and administration
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to use discretion when dealing with confidential matters

The following is to be included in your application:

• Cover letter
• Resume listing special certificates, licenses, honours and awards, relevant special interests
• BC Teacher’s Certificate (or confirmation of application for certification)
• TQS (if applicable)
• Post Secondary Transcripts
• Recent Evaluation/Practicum report from employer/practicum supervisor
• Contact information (email and phone number) of two professional references

Catholic applicants must provide:

• CISND Pastoral Reference form
• Certificate of Catholic baptism, or RCIA Certificate upon hiring

As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to submit the following:

• Photocopy of Canadian Birth Certificate or Canadian Passport (documentation to indicate you are legally entitled to work in Canada)
• Social Insurance Number
• Photocopy of Driver's License

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.