English Language Arts

**WHO WE ARE**

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 WORK WITH THE CISVA**
- Work in a faith-based and culturally diverse school environment
- 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 on your next tax return on the Government of Canada website.

**ABOUT**

**St. Patrick Regional Secondary** is a Catholic, co-educational secondary school with 500 students from Grades 8 to 12 located in **Vancouver**'s picturesque Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, the traditional, unceded, and ancestral territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səlilwətaɬ First Nations. The school is highly regarded for its rich spiritual life, excellent academics, world-renowned choirs and abundant co-curricular and extracurricular opportunities, outstanding athletics programs, and innovative educational practices of faculty who are committed to ensuring success for all learners.

St. Patrick is committed to employing, when possible, qualified Catholics who, in addition to carrying out their professional responsibilities, will model the mission and values of the Catholic Independent Schools of Vancouver Archdiocese.

Our school is located in the growing city of Vancouver, just off Main Street, one of the city’s liveliest areas, known for its several shops, cafes, and restaurants. In addition, our school is only a short commute to some of Vancouver's best beaches and other attractions, including Gastown, Granville Island, Stanley Park, Yaletown, Kitsilano Beach, and English Bay.

Learn more about our school:
**JOB DESCRIPTION**

Term:

- Full-Time
- September 2025 to June 2026

Core Competencies:

- Passion for the education of young people within a school community
- Understanding of and affinity for Catholic school education
- Dynamic and energetic individual who wishes to work in a highly focused environment
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Commitment to implementing best practices in education and to on-going professional development

Specific Qualities:

- Valid BC Teacher Certification (TRB) or equivalent
- Class 4 BC Drivers License an asset
- St. John’s Ambulance Emergency First Aid an asset

*Priority consideration will be given to applicants with a current pastoral reference.*

Employment Start Date: September 1, 2025

**APPLICATION PROCESS**

1. Create your

2. Complete all profile sections, including: Provincial Certificates, Qualifications, Education, Experience, and Questions

**REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS**
- Criminal Record Check (if you're outside of BC)
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- 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)
- or
- (if applicable)
- or - (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 to _**.