Grade 2 Teacher - Sacred Heart Elementary

St. Clement's School; Delta; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacred Heart Elementary is seeking a dedicated Grade 2 Teacher for the 2025–2026 school year. This one-year position offers professional growth in a faith-based environment, emphasizing spiritual and emotional development in students. Candidates should have a commitment to Catholic education and demonstrate the ability to nurture young learners.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits including medical and dental

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Competent in BC curriculum and teaching standards.
• Strong commitment to nurturing students' faith and education.
• Experience with sacramental preparation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare students for Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion.
• Create a collaborative and caring classroom environment.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Commitment to Catholic faith

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

BC Teaching Certificate

University degree in Education

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

At Sacred Heart Elementary we aim for excellence in education and endeavour to meet the unique needs of every student. Guided by our Catholic faith, and supported by the fabric of family and community, we are committed to meeting the spiritual, academic, physical, and emotional needs of individual students. Within a learning environment that is both stimulating and supportive, we foster in our students a love of learning, a strong work ethic, and provide them with a solid academic foundation. It is our hope that when students graduate from Sacred Heart, they leave with a strong moral compass and the self-confidence to meet all of life's challenges head on.

Our school is in the city of Delta, BC, near a variety of attractions and sites, including Brunswick Point Trail, Ladner Harbour Park, Centennial Beach, and Tsawwassen Mills outlet mall.

Learn more about our school: www.shsdelta.ca

JOB DESCRIPTION

Sacred Heart Elementary is seeking a faith-filled Grade 2 Teacher for the upcoming 2025–2026 school year. This is a one-year position with the potential to roll into a continuing contract for the 2026–2027 school year.

We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates a strong commitment to the Catholic faith, who embraces the Augustinian values of TRUTH, UNITY, and LOVE, creating a classroom guided by the search for truth, rooted in community, and animated by love. Applicants must be competent in the BC curriculum and eager to contribute to a collaborative, caring school environment.

A key part of this role involves preparing students to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion for the first time. The successful candidate will be someone who can journey with students and families through this sacred and joyful time in their faith formation.

The ideal candidate will be dedicated to nurturing the hearts and minds of young learners, committed to building up the next generation, and engaged in ongoing professional growth.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Mr. Kelly Kozack, Principal, at [e-mail].

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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.