WORKING AT ACS

Staff at ACS are hired as people of faith who love children and/or adolescents, can whole-heartedly support the mission and vision of our school, and can facilitate and passionately reveal God’s truth in our children. The following vision statement is ultimately what guides us and our staff as they work at ACS.

Staff Vision Statement

ACS will attract, retain, and develop staff members who are dedicated, creative, passionate, and who model Christ in their actions. Individually and collectively, staff will feel engaged, valued, and respected. ACS will be an employer of choice.

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPENINGS

Abbotsford Christian School is currently accepting applications for an EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / HEAD OF SCHOOL for a 1.0 FTE position beginning September 1, 2025.

The executive director is the chief administrator of Abbotsford Christian School (ACS) and is directly accountable to the ACS Board of Directors. As a visionary leader, the executive director advises the ACS Board on policy, decision-making, and long-range planning. Then, as a skilled administrator, they implement those policies, decisions, and plans, using the staff, community of volunteers, and financial resources available. The executive director models ACS’ core values and beliefs with adherence to the ACS Community Standards, inspires innovative education, fosters an environment of team synergy, and operates as a servant leader. The executive director motivates, encourages, challenges, holds accountable, and empowers the ACS Leadership Team to be effective leaders in their own areas. The executive director demonstrates sensitivity, compassion, patience, honesty, and wisdom in all interactions with staff, students, parents, ACS Society members, and other individuals. As a skilled communicator, the executive director shares the vision and educational philosophy of ACS with the staff, the ACS Society, the wider Christian community, the local Fraser Valley community, and the provincial government.

To see how our mission to engage minds, nurture hearts, and shape God’s world plays out in ACS’ classrooms, we encourage you to read the stories of deeper learning experiences and projects in our 2022-23 Annual Report.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

  • a recognized, post-graduate, university degree (preferably a master’s degree or professional designation)
  • more than five years of senior leadership experience
  • strong leadership skills, including the ability to provide direction, encouragement and motivate staff
  • excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including strong negotiation skills
  • the ability to liaise between ACS board members, staff and community members

The ideal candidate will be aligned with ACS’ core values and beliefs and adhere to the ACS Community Standards.

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The salary range for this position is $160,000 – $185,000, plus an extensive benefits package, and is dependent on an applicant’s qualifications and experiences.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit the following items to the email address below:

  • Cover letter and resume
  • List of references with contact information
  • Written statement of your philosophy of Christian education
  • Statement of faith

ACS Executive Director Hiring Team

CLOSING DATE: October 31, 2024
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

Abbotsford Christian School is accepting applications for a full-time MIDDLE & SECONDARY RECEPTIONIST beginning December 2024 to cover a parental leave. Hourly compensation range: $26.25-$28.96.

Please see secondary & middle school campus receptionist job description for a clear understanding of the position.

Skills and Experience:

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proofreading and editing experience
  • Work comfortably with Microsoft Office (Word, Publisher, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Highly organized

The ideal applicant would:

  • Have a deep and disciplined understanding of working in Christian community.
  • Establish positive working relationships with school staff, community partners, families, and children.
  • Have a reputation for being highly personable, organized, and effective at completing administrative tasks.
  • Be willing to work in an innovative, creative team environment.
  • Be able to work professionally and confidently, adapting to different and new situations.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to learn.

Please send resume, statement of philosophy of Christian education, and credentials to:

SHERRY JENSEN, HUMAN RESOURCES
Abbotsford Christian School
35011 Old Clayburn Road
Abbotsford, BC V2S 7L7
Phone: 604.755.1891   Fax: 604.850.7075
Email:  

CLOSING DATE: October 1, 2024, or until position is filled.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Abbotsford Christian School is accepting applications for GUEST EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS at all our campuses available immediately.  

We welcome applicants with the following:

  • SETA Certificate, Education Assistant Certificate or related training
  • Experience in providing learning support to students with complex needs and learning challenges i.e. FASD, ASD, ADHD, LD, DCD
  • Able to demonstrate an understanding of inclusive educational practices
  • Able to demonstrate competent technology skills
  • Able to demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills
  • Experience working in a school setting is an asset

Compensation: $140/ day

Eligible applicants should send their cover letter, resume, references, credentials, and a brief statement of how the role of support worker in a Christian school connects to your faith. Please send your application to:

HUMAN RESOURCES
Abbotsford Christian School
35011 Old Clayburn Road
Abbotsford, BC V2S 7L7
Phone: 604.755.1891 Fax: 604.850.7075
Email:  

CLOSING DATE: until positions are filled.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.