The Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese (the CISVA) operates 46 schools – 40 elementary and 6 high schools. Our schools are located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area, near the best sites and attractions 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

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Elementary School is seeking applicants for the position of Vice-Principal. The position is a 1.0FTE administrator position.

The successful candidate will:

Be a practicing Catholic

Have excellent and confirmed communication skills

Be a proven leader on his/her staff

Have a minimum of five years of teaching experience

Have strong and established organizational skills

Demonstrate a strong understanding of the BC Ed Plan

Have proven skills and experience in using technology

Have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work well with all community members

Be an exemplary teacher with respect to planning, instruction and assessment practices

Be committed to on-going professional development

Duties will include but are not limited to:

Maintaining a TOC list

Hiring of TOC’s as required

Assisting the principal in supervising and evaluating teachers

Attending PEC meetings, sacramental meetings and other events as required

Participating as a member of the PEC Hiring Committee

Organizing professional development for staff

Assisting with the implementation of the School Growth Plan

Mentoring of staff

Ordering of textbooks and supplies

Approving class field trips

Organizing fire, earthquake, and lockdown drills

Overseeing the Foundation Skills Assessments

Overseeing the CAT-4 school-wide assessments

Assisting in any duties as directed by the principal

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 2022, you can upload your documents as you receive them and still apply for this job posting.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

• BC Teaching Certificate
• Criminal Record Check (if you are outside of BC)
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Proof of Eligibility to Work in Canada (Canadian Birth Certificate, Canadian Citizenship Card, Permanent Residence, etc.)
• Baptismal Certificate
• Catholic Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
• University Transcripts
• Teacher Practicum Evaluation
• Philosophy of Education
• Two Recent Reference Letters (Professional & Character)
• Applicant Declaration for Catholics or Applicant Declaration for Non-Catholics
• Verification of Teaching Experience (TOC and EA not applicable)
• Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic applicants) or Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Non-Catholic applicants)

*** For the Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic Applicants) and Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference you must download the appropriate form, provide to your Pastor for signing, and have them submit directly to hr@cisva.bc.ca

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.