Join the Mission: Why Teaching at CISVA Means More Than a Job
VANCOUVER — In the classroom, a teacher’s influence lasts far longer than a semester. At Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese (CISVA), that truth carries a deeper weight: your work here shapes not only academic minds, but spiritual lives, communities, and futures.
A Growing Network, A Growing Need
CISVA serves more than 14,000 students across 46 schools (40 elementary and 6 secondary) from Metro Vancouver to Powell River. With enrollment climbing, the system is actively expanding its roster of educators. This growth represents opportunity: for new graduates, for career-changers, and for those longing to teach in a faith-based environment.
Why Many Choose CISVA
Faith and Profession United
Here, professional life and spiritual life converge. All teachers complete the “Foundations of the Catholic Faith” course within their first three years. The result is a teaching environment where academic development is inseparable from faith formation.
Support, Mentorship, Growth
New teachers are paired with experienced mentors and benefit from structured professional development days throughout the year. Beyond pedagogy, formation extends to spiritual growth and community involvement, ensuring no teacher stands alone.
Attractive Pay and Benefits
Competitive salaries within the independent school sector (learn more). Teachers receive extended health and dental coverage, a pension plan, and seven professional development days each year, alongside school-based opportunities for growth.
Diversity of Settings
Teachers can choose to work in diverse environments: inner-city schools, suburban campuses, or communities in the Fraser Valley and along the coast. Whether you seek an urban lifestyle or proximity to nature, CISVA offers a fit.
Real Voices, Real Impact
Teachers often speak to the deeper meaning behind their work in CISVA schools. One Vancouver-based teacher explained that teaching here allows him to be “an authentic teacher and an authentic person,” guiding students spiritually as well as academically.
Leadership within the Archdiocese stresses that recruitment focuses not only on strong academic credentials, but on educators who embrace Catholic values and mission-driven teaching.
What CISVA Seeks in You
A valid BC teaching certificate or eligibility for one
Commitment to completing the Foundations of the Catholic Faith course
Strong professional references and teaching credentials
A heart for working with young people and building faith-filled communities
A willingness to grow continuously, both professionally and spiritually
How to Apply
Candidates begin by submitting an application through CISVA’s central office. After approval, they are invited to interview with schools and local hiring committees. CISVA also welcomes Teacher On Call applicants, offering pathways to permanent positions.
Your Next Step
For educators who want their work to matter, CISVA offers more than a career. It offers a calling. By joining, you become part of a system where knowledge, faith, and purpose thrive together.