Music Teacher (0.4 FTE) - St. Matthew Elementary School

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.

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

St. Matthew’s Elementary Schoo l is a vibrant and growing Catholic school located in the central Fleetwood area of Surrey. Founded in 2012, our school serves approximately 240 students from Kindergarten through Grade 7 in a modern, purpose-built facility designed to support innovative teaching and collaborative learning.

Situated on the same campus as Holy Cross Regional High School and within walking distance of the future Surrey–Langley SkyTrain Extension, St. Matthew’s offers a convenient and well-connected location.

What truly distinguishes St. Matthew’s, however, is our community. Our dedicated and energetic staff collaborate closely to create engaging learning experiences for students. Teachers are supported by an involved and generous parent community and a school culture that values professional growth, faith formation, and innovation in teaching. It is a place where educators can thrive, grow, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of students.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Music Teacher at St. Matthew's School is responsible for planning and delivering engaging, developmentally appropriate music instruction according to the BC Curriculum for students in Kindergarten through Grade 7. The teacher fosters musical growth, creativity, confidence, collaboration, and appreciation through classroom music education, Orff-based instruction, and choral performance.

Responsibilities include:

- Plan and teach music lessons for students in Kindergarten through Grade 7.

- Provide instruction in singing, rhythm, movement, music literacy, listening, composition, and performance.

- Use the Orff approach, including speech, movement, percussion, body percussion, and classroom instruments, to develop students’ musical understanding and creativity.

- Teach and direct a performance choir, for performance at Parish Christmas Concert, School Concerts, and Holy Cross Festival.

- Prepare students for concerts, liturgies, school events and other performances.

- Assess and communicate student progress in accordance with school expectations.

Preferred candidates will

- Maintain and organize musical instruments, equipment, resources, and other duties as assigned.

- Support the mission, values and faith based community of St. Matthew’s Elementary.

- Have a degree or certification in music education. An actual teaching degree not just a Bachelor of Music.

- Have a strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.

The current position is 0.4FTE

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Create your
   
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 2026 or 2027, 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
• 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)
• or (please upload this under additional documents)
• (please upload this under additional documents)

• Two (2) Professional Reference Letters (dated within the last year to be sent by you to your referee. Once completed, it should be sent directly by your referee to View email address on makeafuture.applytoeducation.com )
• (We will also accept copies of the Verification of Teaching Experience forms that you have submitted to the BC Ministry of Education)
• Catholic Pastoral Reference or Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference – filled by School Pastor ; Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference – filled by Faith Leader (dated within the last year)

***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  View email address on makeafuture.applytoeducation.com .

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.