WHO WE ARE The Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese (the CISVA) operates 46 schools – 40 elementary and6 high schools. Our schools are located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area, near the best sites andattractions 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 skilled 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
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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 up-to-date, 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.
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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.
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

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📌 Music Teacher (0.4 FTE) - St. Matthew Elementary School (British Columbia)
🏢 Catholic Independent Schools Vancouver Archdiocese
📍 British Columbia