English Language Arts / Social Studies / Christian Education Teacher - St. John Paul II Academy

About

Inspired by the words of Saint John Paul II, “Be Not Afraid”, Saint John Paul II Academy, a Catholic independent co‑educational 8‑12 high school located in South Surrey, seeks to prepare students to be joyful witnesses to the Gospel, firmly grounded in the teachings of Jesus Christ and the mission of the Catholic Church. We encourage students to embrace their faith with courage, defend the dignity of every human life, and live as missionary disciples who seek to build a civilization of love. Through a Christ‑centered education, we empower students to integrate faith and reason, foster a spirit of service, and live as participants in the Church’s mission to renew the world.

Job Description

Start Date: September 2026

Status: Full time (1.0)

Position Details

We are currently seeking qualified teachers to become part of our growing community and faculty in the following subject areas:

• Junior and/or Senior English Language Arts
• Junior and/or Senior Social Studies
• Junior and/or Senior Christian Education

The willingness and ability to teach across subject areas is an asset – we are a growing school and our staff teach a variety of courses. Priority will be given to candidates who are practicing Catholics in addition to holding a British Columbia Certificate of Qualification.

As an affiliate school, our compensation package, including salary and benefits, is the same as that of CISVA. Resumes and cover letters can be sent directly to Mr. Anthony Walters (principal@sjp2academy.com).

The deadline for submission is Saturday, February 14th. Applicants shortlisted for interviews will be notified by February 16th.

Required Application Documents

• 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 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)