- 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 Mercy in Burnaby is looking for a Grade 5 teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. Our Lady of Mercy is a dynamic school . We love technology, art, and learning together! We have a supportive administrative team and staff. Our philosophy is happy teachers mean happy students, and happy students mean happy parents! Come check us out! There is no one person or group who can take credit for the success of our school. The staff at Our Lady of Mercy is energetic, hard-working and creative. They work together as a team and are constantly sharing and learning. Parents are actively involved and can be seen on the yard, in the classrooms, in the library and in the office. They stand behind all that we do and their support is invaluable. We have an outstanding pastor who plays an active role in school and in shaping the spiritual life of the students.The classroom teacher is responsible for teaching the Ministry Curriculum and assessments. Music, PE, Tech, and French are taught by specialist. We have a wide array of extra-curricular activities, including, sports and fine arts. I look forward to having a discussion with the candidate on the gifts and talents he or she can bring to OLM.Please send your resume to Neva Grout at ngrout@ourladyofmercy.ca

OLM Mission Statement OLM is a mosaic of all Gods children. Through Jesus we strive to develop individual potential, respect and acceptance for all. OLM Vision Statement Our Lady of Mercy School will continue to be at the forefront of Communicating Student Learning in the 21st century. As a community, we strive for an effective communication system that is both progressive and personalized facilitated through a collaborative student learning process.

or Communication Student Learning to Parents

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 2024, 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.

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.