Physical Education Teacher (K to 7) & Athletic Director - St. Pius X. Elementary School

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

Based in North Vancouver, St. Pius X Elementary School is a Catholic community dedicated to developing reverence, respect and responsibility within each child, using Christ as our centre. It is our goal to assist each child in their intellectual, physical, social, artistic and emotional growth while developing Christian leaders, responsible citizens and lifelong learners through academic standards, extensive extra-curricular and co-curricular programs, and a vibrant faith-based community.

JOB DESCRIPTION

St. Pius X School is seeking a dedicated full-time Physical Education Teacher to join our team starting September 2025. Are you passionate about fostering a love for physical activity, teamwork, and sportsmanship in students? If so, we invite you to become part of our dynamic and supportive school community!

QUALIFICATIONS
Certified teacher with current or previous experience in Physical Education.
Strong proficiency in a wide range of sports and physical activities.
Previous coaching experience is an asset.
Experience in working with students of all abilities.
Commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with students (K-7), staff, and parents.
Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic school setting.
Ideally, a practicing Catholic with a deep respect for Catholic teachings and values.
Previous experience in CISVA-athletics an asset.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and implement engaging and inclusive physical education lessons in a variety of environments, including the gym and outside areas of the school.
Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and a lifelong love for physical activity.
Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
Provide coaching and support for extracurricular sports activities throughout the year.
Assist with the coordination of the various sports seasons (distributing, scheduling practices and games, etc.)
Cultivate a positive, respectful, and engaging environment.

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

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

• 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 Recent Professional Reference Letters - (Dated within the last 6 months)
• Applicant Declaration for Catholics or Applicant Declaration for Non-Catholics
• Statement of Health & Character
• Verification of Teaching Experience (if applicable)
• Catholic Pastoral Reference or Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference-(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 hr@cisva.bc.ca .

On an ongoing 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.