Grade 8/9 Science Teacher - St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary School

CISVA; North Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary School in North Vancouver seeks a full-time Junior Science Teacher to join our faith-filled community.

The successful candidate will primarily teach Science in Grades 8/9 and collaborate with colleagues, parents, and staff to support student growth. We are an independent Catholic secondary school dedicated to academic excellence, spiritual development, and meaningful participation in school life, welcoming teachers who embrace faith, belonging, and high

Qualifications

• valid BC teaching certification or eligibility for certification
• undergraduate degree with appropriate teaching qualifications
• strong knowledge of the BC curriculum
• commitment to supporting the faith life of the school

Responsibilities

• Teach junior secondary science (Grades 8/9) in a collaborative Catholic school community
• Create a positive, structured, and engaging classroom environment
• Use a variety of instructional and assessment practices to support student learning
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and school staff
• Contribute to the broader co-curricular life of the school

Skills

Commitment to Catholic education

Collaborative teamwork

Education

BC teaching certification or eligibility

Undergraduate degree with teaching qualifications

Knowledge of BC curriculum

Job description

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 at attractions 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 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.

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 about claiming moving expenses on your next tax return on the Government of Canada website.

ABOUT

St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary School is a faith-centered, community-minded Catholic high school in North Vancouver committed to forming the whole person through academic excellence, vibrant arts and athletics, and a deeply relational school culture. We are a warm, structured, and purposeful community where students are known, challenged, and supported to grow in character, leadership, and service. Rooted in our Catholic mission, we value collaboration, professionalism, and shared responsibility for student success. We seek educators who are not only excellent in their craft, but who also believe in working together to build a school where faith, belonging, and high expectations go hand in hand.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary School is seeking a full-time Junior Science Teacher to join our staff. The successful candidate will primarily teach Science in Grades 8/9 and will become part of a collaborative, faith-filled school community committed to excellence in Catholic education.

St. Thomas Aquinas is an independent Catholic secondary school in North Vancouver serving students in Grades 8–12. We are committed to the holistic formation of young people through academic excellence, spiritual development, and meaningful participation in school life.

The ideal candidate will:

• demonstrate a commitment to the mission and identity of Catholic education
• have experience or interest in teaching junior secondary sciencecreate a positive, structured, and engaging classroom environment
• use a variety of instructional and assessment practices to support student learning
• work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and school staff
• contribute to the broader co-curricular life of the school

Qualifications:

• valid BC teaching certification or eligibility for certification
• undergraduate degree with appropriate teaching qualifications
• strong knowledge of the BC curriculum
• commitment to supporting the faith life of the school

Preference will be given to candidates who are enthusiastic about working with early secondary students and who are eager to contribute to a vibrant and supportive school community.