Music Teacher & Educational Assistant - Our Lady of Mercy Elementary

St. Clement's School; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A Catholic Independent School in Burnaby is seeking a passionate Music Teacher and Educational Assistant to support student learning. The successful candidate will teach music across grade levels and assist in delivering educational support. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Music and have experience working with diverse learners. This opportunity offers professional development and a supportive community environment for growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent Benefits Package

Mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Passionate about Fine Arts, skilled in singing, piano, and guitar.
• Preference for candidates with choral and band experience.
• Ability to adapt lessons for successful integration.

Responsibilities

• Teach music and educational assistant duties.
• Provide a strong educational environment for students.
• Work collaboratively with the teaching team.

Skills

Strong communication abilities

Experience supporting neurodiverse learners

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor of Music degree

Tools

POPARD certificates

First Aid certification

Job description

WHO WE ARE

The Catholic 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 have 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

Our Lady of Mercy Elementary is an exciting place to learn and grow for children Kindergarten to Grade 7. Our faith is the cornerstone of our school, and we aspire to create a community where families can experience Christ through the actions of teachers, support staff, and one another. Our staff is committed to providing a safe and challenging learning environment for all our students. To accomplish this goal, we depend on the continued support and cooperation of our parent and parish communities. At Our Lady of Mercy School, we believe that all people best learn and teach in an atmosphere of compassion, generosity, joy and laughter.

Our school is in the heart of the Lower Mainland in the city of Burnaby, near many parks and restaurants with cuisines from a variety of cultures. Our school is also very accessible to Vancouver, New Westminster, Surrey, and other surrounding cities with a myriad of great sites and attractions. Learn more about our school: www.ourladyofmercy.ca

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our Lady of Mercy Elementary is seeking a 40% Music Teacher and a 60% Educational Assistant, with a strong preference to combine these roles into one position.

We are looking for a Music Teacher who is passionate about Fine Arts and skilled in singing, piano, and guitar. Preference will be given to candidates with choral and band experience and those who have taught students across a range of grade levels.

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong communication abilities, have experience working in within a team, excellent writing skills, and fluency in English. Additional preference will be given to applicants with experience supporting neurodiverse learners and the ability to adapt lessons to ensure successful integration.

Assets include:

• Bachelor of Music degree
• POPARD certificates
• First Aid certification
• Experience with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems

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 2026, 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 (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])
• Applicant Declaration for Catholics
• Applicant Declaration for Non-Catholics
• Teacher Applicant Consent Form
• 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 (for Catholic Applicants)
• Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference (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.