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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 Star of the Sea School is a dynamic and growing Catholic school in the heart of beautiful South Surrey. We are proud to offer our students excellent academic, extra-curricular, and social emotional programming. We work hard each day to make sure Star of the Sea School is a great place to work, play, learn, and pray.Learn more at www.staroftheseaschool.ca JOB DESCRIPTION Star of the Sea School is looking for a school counsellor for a 50% position in the 2025/2026 school year. Our school counsellor works with individuals, small groups, classes, and teachers to support students in their social/emotional learning. The counsellor works closely with administration to build a culture of safety and inclusion for everyone. 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 2025, you can upload your documents as you receive them and still apply for 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 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 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 ***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 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.
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