Kindergarten Teacher - Holy Trinity Elementary School

CISVA; North Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Trinity Elementary School in North Vancouver seeks a Faithful practicing Catholic Kindergarten teacher with a Montessori-inspired approach. The successful candidate will teach in a Montessori-inspired Kindergarten class and support Catechesis of the Good Shepherd within a faith-based learning community.

This one-year contract may become a continuing position. Applicants must provide BC Teaching Certificate, Criminal Record Check, resume, proof of eligibility to work in Canada, transcripts,

Qualifications

• BC Teaching Certificate required for teaching in BC schools.
• Criminal Record Check required for applicants (outside BC if applicable).
• Proof of Eligibility to Work in Canada must be provided.
• University transcripts to be submitted with the application.

Responsibilities

• Teach Kindergarten in a faith-based, Montessori-influenced program.
• Foster an inquiry-based learning environment incorporating Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.

Education

BC Teaching Certificate

Criminal Record Check

Proof of Eligibility to Work in Canada

University Transcripts

Job description

WHO WE ARE

The Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiodes (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 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

Holy Trinity Elementary School, in North Vancouver, needs a teacher that is a Faithful Practicing Catholic for a Kindergarten Teaching position.

Holy Trinity school has a Montessori Inspired Kindergarten Class and the successful candidate should have a good understanding of Maria Montessori's approach to learning. Our school students participate in the program "Catechesis of the Good Shepherd", a Maria Montessori Catholic Faith program, and our Kindergarten program also contains many aspects of the Montessori philosophy.

Our wonderful Catholic School is focused on helping our students grow in a vibrant, faith filled and engaging Inquiry based learning community. This one-year contract has the potential to become a continuing contract. Successful applicants will meet the CISVA application.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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, to be sent directly by your Pastor to [e-mail])

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.