Learning Support Teacher - St. Francis de Sales Elementary School

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.

• 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.

St. Francis de Sales School 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 transmit 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!

St. Francis de Sales Catholic Elementary School is seeking a full time learning support teacher for the  school year. Interested applicants must have a strong commitment to the Catholic faith, demonstrate competency with the BC curriculum including interactive technology, and be willing to work in a team atmosphere in collaboration with our dedicated classroom teachers, education assistants, and office staff.

Completion of CISVA Cornerstone Workshops is an asset, as is previous experience working as part of a learning support department, with knowledge of education research and best practices.

At our school, we prioritize fostering a collaborative environment where educators work closely together to instill our core values as we develop and deliver engaging curriculum. The successful candidate would be responsible for supporting students in primary and intermediate grades, including helping to tailor lessons to accommodate the diverse learning of our students.

As well, all staff at our school are expected to take part in extracurricular programs and activities that would hopefully align with your interests.

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

If you are currently an education student graduating in 2026, you can upload your documents as you receive them and still apply for this job posting.

• 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 (2) Professional Reference Letters (dated within…