Part-Time French Teacher - St. James & St. Ann's Elementary

St. Clement's School; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate French Teacher to inspire students in a vibrant, faith-based environment. This part-time role involves providing French instruction to Grades 5-7, fostering collaboration among staff, and supporting students with exceptionalities. Join a community dedicated to holistic education, where your commitment to Catholic values and teaching excellence will thrive. Embrace the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young learners while enjoying the beauty of British Columbia's Fraser Valley. Apply now to be part of this enriching educational journey!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Excellent Benefits Package

Mentorship Opportunities

Professional Development

Supportive Community

Qualifications

• Commitment to Catholic education and values of faith-based learning.
• Ability to support students with exceptionalities and implement IEPs.

Responsibilities

• Provide French language instruction to Grade 5, 6, and 7 students.
• Work collaboratively with staff for the benefit of students.

Skills

French Language Instruction

Classroom Management

Differentiated Instruction

Collaboration Skills

Education

Valid Teaching Certification in British Columbia

Background in French Language

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

St. James and St. Ann’s Elementary School (SJA) is located in the western region of Abbotsford , just off the highway at the Mt. Lehman exit. Tucked up against Gardner Park and Fishtrap Creek, SJB is within walking distance to Fishtrap Creek Trail and Discovery Trail. SJA is close to shopping and transit, and biking and hiking trails abound. The famous Tulip Festival takes place in Abbotsford just past Whatcom Road, along Highway 1, and Abbotsford is also the home of the Vancouver Canucks farm team. Abbotsford is one of the most affordable communities in the Lower Mainland of BC.

SJA is a community of approximately 225 students from Grades K-7. We are a small school, when compared to other schools in our area, allowing for a more personal experience for our students. SJA prides itself on faith formation of our students, and opportunities to deepen faith are plentiful. We are proud to say that we focus our efforts on educating our students academically, emotionally, physically, and spiritually, and are proud of the character of our SJA graduates. Go Thunder!

Learn more about us on our website: www.stjameselementary.ca

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JOB DESCRIPTION

This part-time position consists of the following responsibilities:

French Teacher (0.2 FTE):

• Providing French language instruction to Grade 5, 6, and 7 students.
• Performing appropriate assessments and providing feedback to students and parents.
• Working collaboratively and cohesively with staff for the benefit of the students
• Working with the Learning Support department to support students with exceptionalities.
• Implementing individualized education plans (IEPs).

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Valid teaching certification in British Columbia.
• Background in French language.
• Strong classroom management and differentiated instruction skills.
• Commitment to Catholic education and the values of faith-based learning.
• Ability to collaborate with staff, students, and parents to foster a supportive learning environment.
• A willingness to contribute to extra-curricular opportunities will be looked upon favourably.

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following:

• Cover letter expressing interest in the position and alignment with Catholic education values.
• Resume outlining qualifications and relevant teaching experience.
• Contact information for three professional references.
• Copies of relevant certifications and transcripts.

Join our team and help inspire students through learning support in a faith-centered environment!

A resume and cover letter should be sent to Gianni Bittante at [e-mail] and Sheena Lewis at [e-mail].

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.