Part-Time Kindergarten Teacher - St. Francis de Sales Elementary

St. Clement's School; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 98,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Francis de Sales Elementary is seeking a part-time Kindergarten teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The role emphasizes collaboration, Catholic values, and incorporates interactive technology in teaching. The competitive compensation package alongside mentorship opportunities makes this position appealing for passionate educators.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Mentorship and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Five years teaching experience at the primary level required.
• Demonstrated competency with the redesigned curriculum including interactive technology.
• Willingness to work in a team atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Teach all subject areas except PE, French, and Music.
• Assist with extra-curricular programs and activities.
• Foster a collaborative environment with core values.

Skills

Collaboration

Engagement

Compassion

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education (BEd)

Valid BC Ministry of Education and Childcare 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

St. Francis de Sales Elementary (SFDS) is a Kindergarten to Grade 7 Catholic elementary school, close to transit (SkyTrain and bus) in South Burnaby, a burgeoning area in the Metro Vancouver region. We have a dynamic team of educators who love their faith, their students and their families, and one another. Come and learn more about how you can contribute your skills to a school with Core Values that include: faith, learning, achievement, mercy, engagement and service as we share our Mission: to serve the whole child – intellectually, spiritually, physically and emotionally – through the development of faith, family and community. We use dynamic learning opportunities to produce resilient Catholics who lead by example and thrive in a global community. In these ways, we Ignite the Saint Within!

We are in south Burnaby, not far from Vancouver and close to transit, specifically the Edmonds Skytrain station.

Our school of 231 students is beloved by all who attend and by our staff and parents who entrust their children to us. Our core values - derived from our team name: FLAMES - form the bedrock of what sets us on fire for education:
Faith....Learn.....Achieve.....Mercy.....Engage.....Serve! Come join our team!

JOB DESCRIPTION

St. Francis de Sales Elementary(SFDS) is seeking a Part-Time (0.4 FTE) Kindergarten Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Interested applicants must have a strong commitment to the Catholic faith, demonstrate competency with the redesigned curriculum including interactive technology, and be willing to work in a team atmosphere with the support of our excellent learning resource teacher and our dedicated education assistants.

At our school, we prioritize fostering a collaborative environment where our educators work closely together to instill our core values as we develop and deliver an engaging curriculum. The successful candidate would be responsible for teaching all subject areas except PE, French and Music, as well as assist with extra-curricular programs and activities that would hopefully align with your interests.

Education and Certification

• Bachelor's Degree in Education (BEd)
• Valid BC Ministry of Education and Childcare teaching certificate
• Five years teaching experience at the primary level

Compensation

• Competitive compensation and benefits package with salary range of $64 647 - $97 895 (pro rata per annum).

Please apply on Make a Future and submit a cover letter and resume to the principal, Irene Wihak, at [e-mail]. Note that only short-listed candidates will be interviewed.

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.