Grade 1 French Immersion Teacher - School

Catholic Independent Schools Vancouver Archdiocese (CISVA); Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant school in Coquitlam seeks a dynamic grade 1 French Immersion teacher. The role involves teaching the French curriculum and collaborating with the department. This position offers a supportive community and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent Benefits Package

Mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Familiarity with grade 1 French Immersion curriculum required.
• Must collaborate with French Immersion department.

Responsibilities

• Teach grade 1 French Immersion classes.
• Assist with extracurricular activities as required.

Skills

Collaboration

Education

BC Teaching Certificate

Job description

WHO WE ARE

TheCatholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese (the CISVA) operates 46 schools – 40 elementary and6 high schools. Our schools are located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area, near the best sites andattractions 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 aculturally 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 avibrant 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 aboutclaiming moving expenses on your next tax return on the Government of Canada website.

ABOUT

Our Lady of Fatima School is a Christ-centered community that strives to foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment. We are called to be witnesses of faith and to serve God in the very important mission of evangelization. We recognize the uniqueness of the individual and that learning is a life-long journey that embraces all members of our community: teachers, students, and parents. Our Lady of Fatima is in the growing and affordable city of Coquitlam, close to many shops, restaurants, community parks, and opportunities for a myriad of outdoor activities. The city is centrally located in the Greater Vancouver Area, and about a 30-minute drive to Downtown Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Learn more about us: www.fatimaschool.ca

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our Lady of Fatima is a dual stream school - English and French Immersion.

We are looking for a dynamic grade 1 French Immersion teacher who is familiar with the grade 1 French Immersion curriculum.

The successful candidate must collaborate with other members of the French Immersion department and must be willing to help with any extracurricular activities as required.

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 2025, 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)
• Two Recent Professional Reference Letters - (Dated within the last 6 months)
• Applicant Declaration for Catholics or Applicant Declaration for Non-Catholics
• Statement of Health & Character
• Verification of Teaching Experience (if applicable)
• Catholic Pastoral Reference or Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference-(Dated within the last 6 months)

***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 [e-mail] .

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.