Teaching with Purpose: CISVA Opens Recruitment for the Next School Year
Across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, classrooms in the Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese shape thousands of young lives each day. Behind every lesson, every science experiment, every music rehearsal, and every quiet moment of encouragement stands a teacher who chose education as a vocation.
Now, as spring approaches, the Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese enters its primary hiring season for the coming academic year. Educators who feel called to serve in Catholic education receive an invitation to apply and join a growing community of teachers across the region.
A Network of Catholic Education
The CISVA operates 46 schools across British Columbia, including 40 elementary schools and six secondary schools stretching from Powell River to Chilliwack. These schools serve diverse communities while sharing a common mission: academic excellence rooted in faith, service, and community.
Teachers in the CISVA work within environments that prioritize both professional development and spiritual formation. Schools foster collaboration among staff while supporting the intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth of students.
Each classroom becomes more than a place for instruction. Teachers guide students in learning, character formation, and leadership. The work extends beyond curriculum to include mentorship, faith formation, athletics, arts, and community service.
Why Teachers Choose CISVA
Educators join the CISVA for many reasons:
• A mission-driven approach to education
• Strong school communities rooted in faith
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership
• Competitive teacher salaries and benefits
• Schools located throughout the Greater Vancouver region
Teachers also experience the unique reward of witnessing students develop academically while growing in faith and service to others.
Hiring Season Begins
March marks the beginning of the major recruitment period for teachers for the upcoming school year. Applications are accepted for positions across grade levels, from kindergarten through Grade 12.
The CISVA welcomes:
• New graduates completing education programs
• Experienced teachers seeking a mission-driven environment
• Educators relocating to British Columbia
• Teachers interested in substitute or permanent roles
Teaching positions typically begin in September of the following school year, with interviews and hiring taking place throughout the spring.
How to Apply
Prospective teachers apply through the Make a Future education job portal.
Applicants prepare:
• Resume
• Cover letter
• Teaching certification or pending certification
• References and supporting documents
Once submitted, applications enter the CISVA hiring process where principals review candidates and conduct interviews for available roles.
A Call to Educators
Great schools begin with great teachers. Every year, the CISVA welcomes educators who choose teaching as both a profession and a calling. These teachers help students grow in knowledge, faith, confidence, and service to the world.
For those who feel called to Catholic education, the opportunity stands open. Applications for the upcoming school year are now underway. Learn more about teaching opportunities and apply through the CISVA career page.