Grades 8-12, Drama & Social Studies Teacher - St. John Brebeuf Regional Secondary

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

St. John Brebeuf High School is located in the western region of Abbotsford, just off the highway at the Mt. Lehman exit.

Tucked up against Gardner Park and Fishtrap Creek, SJB is within walking distance to Fishtrap Creek Trail and Discovery Trail.

SJB is close to shopping and transit, and biking and hiking trails abound. The famous Tulip Festival takes place in Abbotsford just past Whatcom Road, along Highway 1, and Abbotsford is also the home of the Vancouver Canucks farm team.

Abbotsford is one of the most affordable communities in the Lower Mainland of BC.

SJB is a community of approximately 400 students from Grades 8 - 12. We are a small school, when compared to other schools in our area, allowing for a more personal experience for our students.

SJB prides itself on faith formation of our students, and opportunities to deepen faith are plentiful. We are proud to say that we focus our efforts on educating our students academically, emotionally, physically, and spiritually, and are proud of the character of our SJB graduates. Go Bears!

How we live our mission :

Faithfully grounded

Create Belonging

Uniquely known

Compassionate sacrifice

Invited to challenge yourself

SJB - Discover Your Gifts

JOB DESCRIPTION

St. John Brebeuf High School in Abbotsford is seeking an energetic candidate to fill a part-time (2 days per week), short-term teaching position at our school running from January 27, 2025 to June 30, 2025, with the possibility of developing into a continuing contract.

This position will focus on teaching Drama and Social Studies. Our successful candidate will be someone who is excited to work with youth in our Catholic schools and is capable of working collaboratively in a job-share with a fellow teacher, as well as with other teachers, para-educators, parents, administration and support staff.

The successful applicant will bring a positive attitude and a strong, up-to-date knowledge of educational practices. This position will require knowledge and experience in a variety of areas, including the following :

• Working with children, youth, and families
• Sound professional boundaries
• Maintenance of confidential records
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with the fellow teachers, educational assistants, and administration a positive, collaborative manner
• Effective classroom management skills
• An excellent attitude toward working in a high school environment
• A willingness to contribute to extra-curricular opportunities will be looked upon favourably

A cover letter and resume should be sent to Gianni Bittante at : [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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.