Grade 6 Teacher - St. Paul's Elementary School

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Richmond; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese seeks a faith-filled Grade 6 teacher for a full-time role through June 2026, with potential for continuation. The candidate should have intermediate teaching experience and a strong literacy and numeracy background, plus collaborative classroom leadership.

The successful applicant will assist with the extra-curricular program and participate in school life. A complete documents package is required for review.

Qualifications

• Experience in intermediate teaching (Grades 6-8).
• Solid background in literacy and numeracy instruction.
• Effective classroom management and collaboration with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Teach Grade 6 and support extra-curricular activities.
• Engage in school life and mentor students.
• Collaborate with staff to support diverse learning needs.

Skills

Classroom management

Literacy instruction

Numeracy instruction

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

As part of the Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese,St. Paul School strives to provide a quality Catholic education to our students and their families. Together with parents, we endeavour to develop the entire child in each of the spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional domains in order to guide them along the path to becoming responsible members of the Church and society.

We are a joyful community of learning and faith, and we hope you will consider joining our team!

JOB DESCRIPTION

St. Paul School is seeking a faith-filled, experienced Gr. 6 teacher. This is a full-time position until June 2026, with the possibility of becoming a continuing position. Candidates will have experience in intermediate teaching, and a solid background in literacy and numeracy instruction. Effective classroom management, a collaborative approach with colleagues, and the ability to work with students of all abilities and needs are valuable assets. The successful candidate will assist with the extra-curricular program of the school and be involved in school life.

Only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.

Did you know? If you are currently an education student graduating in 2026 or 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 [e-mail])
• 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 – filled by School Pastor; Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference – filled by Faith Leader (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 [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.