St. James School, Vernon: 1.0 FTE Kindergarten Teacher

St. Clement's School; Vernon; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Clement's School in Vernon is seeking a Temporary 1.0 FTE teacher for a Kindergarten position for the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor of Education, valid BC certification, and a commitment to Catholic education, alongside effective classroom management skills and a passion for teaching. The role invites candidates to develop engaging lessons and lead extracurricular activities.

Qualifications

• Active membership in a Catholic parish enhances alignment with the school's mission.
• Demonstrated successful experience in elementary instruction is essential.
• Experience using innovative teaching methods, including remote learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in Kindergarten within a Catholic educational framework.
• Integrate Catholic teaching and culture into the classroom environment.
• Differentiate instruction based on students' diverse needs.

Skills

Classroom management

Strong communication skills

Differentiation of instruction

Passion for teaching and learning

Commitment to Catholic education

Education

Bachelor of Education

Valid BC certification

Job description

St. James Catholic School, located in the beautiful Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, enrolls approximately 160 students from Kindergarten to Grade Seven. For the 2025 - 2026 school year, we are seeking a skilled, qualified candidate to join our team as a Temporary 1.0 FTE teacher in an anticipated Kindergarten classroom. This position commences September 1, 2025 and concludes June 30, 2026.

Preference will be given to candidates who possess:

• Active membership in a Catholic parish
• Commitment to excellence in Catholic education
• Bachelor of Education
• Valid BC certification
• Demonstrated successful experience in elementary instruction
• Ability to integrate Catholic teaching and culture in the classroom
• Aptitude to differentiate instruction based on student needs
• Knowledge of current instructional practices and the renewed curriculum
• Experience using innovative teaching methods, including remote learning experiences
• Ability to employ a variety of current instructional strategies and assessment methods
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Strong communication skills with students, staff, and parents
• A genuine passion for teaching and learning
• Desire to provide leadership in extracurricular activities

For further information about the position, please contact Melanie Inzunza at 250-542-4081 or at [e-mail].

Interested INTERNAL candidates should submit a cover letter, an updated Pastoral Reference Form, and a resume. Please include contact information for two current professional references, one of which should be an immediate supervisor.

Interested EXTERNAL candidates should submit:

• A cover letter outlining their experience, commitment to, and philosophy of Catholic education
• A completed CISKD Teacher application form with supporting documentation
• A Confidential Pastoral Reference Form, partially completed by the applicant before sharing it with the Catholic pastor for completion and submission to CISKD

The CISKD Teacher application form and Confidential Pastoral Reference Form can be obtained from www.ciskd.ca/careers. The Confidential Pastoral Reference Form is sent directly from the pastor to [e-mail]. Completed applications should be submitted electronically as one PDF to the CISKD Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Christopher Yuen, at [e-mail].

We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.