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 a full-time CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/DIRECTOR OF FINANCE beginning April 1, 2025.

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides Abbotsford Christian School (ACS) with financial leadership and is responsible for all financial aspects of the ACS Society. As a member of the leadership team, the CFO collaborates with stakeholders to ensure the short- and long-term financial sustainability of the school, financial alignment with strategic priorities, enhancement of operational efficiency, stewardly use of resources, and management of the Society’s exposure to risk and liability. The CFO provides oversite to the board finance team, finance department staff, director of operations, and human resources, and provides support to the board of directors by contributing to the strategic direction of the school and collaborating on school initiatives and projects.

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

The ideal candidate must have:

  • Canadian CPA designation
  • A master’s degree in business administration, financial management, or related field would be an asset
  • A minimum of five years experience in financial management
  • Background in effectively leading a team
  • Participation in strategic business growth
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices

The ideal candidate must be aligned with ACS’ core values and model adherence to the ACS Community Standards.

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The salary range for this position is $120,000 – $150,000 and is dependent on an applicant’s qualifications and experiences.

Application Process:

CLOSING DATE: February 14, 2025

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Abbotsford Christian School is accepting applications for EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS at our elementary and secondary campuses. These positions are part- to full-time and commence on February 1, 2025, lasting until June 30, 2025. Compensation range is $26.95 – $32.46 per hour.

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)
  • Ability to demonstrate an understanding of inclusive educational practices
  • Ability to demonstrate competent technology skills
  • Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills
  • Ability to perform the required duties within an emotionally and physically demanding environment

Eligible applicants should send a 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:

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: until positions are filled

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates should note, however, that in the event outstanding applicants are identified early in the search process, ACS reserves the right to make an appointment at any time. For this reason, it is important that interested candidates apply as soon as possible.

Abbotsford Christian School is currently accepting applications for MIDDLE SCHOOL FRENCH TEACHER for a 0.5 – 1.0 FTE position beginning September 1, 2025.

Our current staff is highly skilled and adaptable; we are looking for the right candidate to complement our team. For additional information about teaching at ACS, we encourage applicants to review our Educator Opportunity Profile and the full job description.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate an exemplary ability to build strong relationships with students in a discipling capacity. To learn more about 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 2023-24 Annual Report.

Preferred qualifications include:

  • BA degree in Education and/or French language
  • BC Teaching Certificate
  • Clear understanding of Christian education
  • Understanding of project-based learning and other Deeper Learning Strategies
  • Thorough understanding of the BC Modernized Curriculum
  • Extracurricular experience is an asset

The ideal applicant must:

  • Demonstrate evidence of a deep and disciplined understanding of the Christian worldview
  • Articulate a clear and compelling vision for a 21st-century Christian education
  • Have the ability to build rapport with students
  • Have a reputation for being an excellent educator and model servant leadership
  • Have experience with project-based learning or Deeper Learning pedagogies
  • Demonstrate a willingness to work in a team environment in a progressive and creative school
  • Be able to work professionally and confidently with the ability to adapt to situations as needs arise
  • Demonstrate a willingness to learn

The salary range for this position is $57,500 – $100,773 and is dependent on an applicant’s qualifications and experiences.

Please send résumé, statement of philosophy of Christian education, references, and any applicable credentials to:

HUMAN RESOURCES
Abbotsford Christian School
35011 Old Clayburn Road
Abbotsford, BC V2S 7L7
Phone: 604.755.1891   Fax: 604.850.8075
Email: 

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Abbotsford Christian School is now accepting applications for a GRADE 2 CLASSROOM TEACHER for the 2025-2026 school year. This part-time (0.40-0.60 FTE), one-year-fixed-term, salaried, job-share position begins on September 1, 2025.

Our current staff is highly skilled, dedicated, creative, passionate, and model Christ in their actions; we are looking for the right candidate to complement our team. For additional information about teaching at ACS, we encourage applicants to review our Educator Opportunity Profile. For additional information, please review the full job description.

To learn more about 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 2023-2024 Annual Report.

Specific qualifications include:

  • BA degree in education (or equivalent)
  • A valid BC Teaching Certificate
  • A clear and compelling vision for a 21st Century Christian education.
  • Evidence of a strong commitment to the Christian faith.

The ideal applicant must:

  • Demonstrate evidence of a deep and disciplined understanding of the Christian worldview.
  • Possess the ability to confidently teach in an elementary classroom.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to work in a team environment in a progressive and creative school.
  • With the classroom colleagues, plan and maintain a learning environment that promotes the health, security, and well-being of children.
  • Establish positive, collaborative working relationships with school staff, community partners, families, and children.
  • Exhibit confident communication skills when engaging with parents, students, and colleagues.
  • Expertise with implementing a structured literacy program.
  • Experience with project-based learning or deeper learning pedagogies.

The salary range for this position is $56,000 – $94,000 and is dependent on an applicant’s qualifications and experiences.

Please send a cover letter, resume, statement of faith (500 words or less), philosophy of Christian education (500 words or less), references, and any applicable credentials to:

KARIN RIEMER, ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL
Abbotsford Christian School
3939 Old Clayburn Road
Abbotsford, BC V3Y 1J9
Email:  

CLOSING DATE: February 7, 2025

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates should note, however, that in the event outstanding applicants are identified early in the search process, ACS reserves the right to make an appointment at any time. For this reason, it is important that interested candidates apply as soon as possible.

Abbotsford Christian School is now accepting applications for a GRADE 3 CLASSROOM TEACHER for the 2025-2026 school year. This full-time, one-year-fixed-term salaried position begins on September 1, 2025.

Our current staff is highly skilled, dedicated, creative, passionate, and model Christ in their actions; we are looking for the right candidate to complement our team. For additional information about teaching at ACS, we encourage applicants to review our Educator Opportunity Profile. For additional information, please review the full job description.

To learn more about 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 2023-2024 Annual Report.

Specific qualifications include:

  • BA degree in education (or equivalent)
  • A valid BC Teaching Certificate
  • A clear and compelling vision for a 21st Century Christian education.
  • Evidence of a strong commitment to the Christian faith.

The ideal applicant must:

  • Demonstrate evidence of a deep and disciplined understanding of the Christian worldview.
  • Possess the ability to confidently teach in an elementary classroom.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to work in a team environment in a progressive and creative school.
  • With the classroom colleagues, plan and maintain a learning environment that promotes the health, security, and well-being of children.
  • Establish positive, collaborative working relationships with school staff, community partners, families, and children.
  • Exhibit confident communication skills when engaging with parents, students, and colleagues.
  • Expertise with implementing a structured literacy program.
  • Experience with project-based learning or deeper learning pedagogies.

The salary range for this position is $56,000 – $94,000 and is dependent on an applicant’s qualifications and experiences.

Please send a cover letter, resume, statement of faith (500 words or less), philosophy of Christian education (500 words or less), references, and any applicable credentials to:

KARIN RIEMER, ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL
Abbotsford Christian School
3939 Old Clayburn Road
Abbotsford, BC V3Y 1J9
Email:

CLOSING DATE: February 7, 2025

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates should note, however, that in the event outstanding applicants are identified early in the search process, ACS reserves the right to make an appointment at any time. For this reason, it is important that interested candidates apply as soon as possible.

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.

Abbotsford Christian School is now accepting applications for a KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM TEACHER for April 1–June 30 of the current (2024-2025) school year. This full-time, fixed-term salaried position begins on April 1, 2025.

Our current staff is highly skilled, dedicated, creative, passionate, and model Christ in their actions; we are looking for the right candidate to complement our team. For additional information about teaching at ACS, we encourage applicants to review our Educator Opportunity Profile. For additional information, please review the full job description.

To learn more about 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 2023-2024 Annual Report.

 Specific qualifications include:

  • BA degree in education (or equivalent)
  • A valid BC Teaching Certificate
  • A clear and compelling vision for a 21st Century Christian education.
  • Evidence of a strong commitment to the Christian faith.

The ideal applicant must:

  • Demonstrate evidence of a deep and disciplined understanding of the Christian worldview.
  • Possess the ability to confidently teach in an elementary classroom.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to work in a team environment in a progressive and creative school.
  • With the classroom colleagues, plan and maintain a learning environment that promotes the health, security, and well-being of children.
  • Establish positive, collaborative working relationships with school staff, community partners, families, and children.
  • Exhibit confident communication skills when engaging with parents, students, and colleagues.
  • Expertise with implementing a structured literacy program.
  • Experience with play-based learning pedagogies.

The salary range for this position is $56,000 – $94,000 annually and is dependent on an applicant’s qualifications and experiences.

Please send a cover letter, resume, statement of faith (500 words or less), philosophy of Christian education (500 words or less), references, and any applicable credentials to:

KARIN RIEMER, ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL
Abbotsford Christian School
3939 Old Clayburn Road
Abbotsford, BC V3Y 1J9
Email:

CLOSING DATE: February 7, 2025

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates should note, however, that in the event outstanding applicants are identified early in the search process, ACS reserves the right to make an appointment at any time. For this reason, it is important that interested candidates apply as soon as possible.

Abbotsford Christian School is now accepting applications for a KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM TEACHER for the 2025-2026 school year. This full-time, one-year-fixed-term salaried position begins on September 1, 2025.

Our current staff is highly skilled, dedicated, creative, passionate, and model Christ in their actions; we are looking for the right candidate to complement our team. For additional information about teaching at ACS, we encourage applicants to review our Educator Opportunity Profile. For more information, please review the full job description.

To learn more about 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 2023-2024 Annual Report.

Specific qualifications include:

  • BA degree in Education (or equivalent)
  • A valid BC Teaching Certificate
  • A clear and compelling vision for a 21st Century Christian education.
  • Evidence of a strong commitment to the Christian faith.

The ideal applicant must:

  • Demonstrate evidence of a deep and disciplined understanding of the Christian worldview.
  • Possess the ability to confidently teach in an elementary classroom.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to work in a team environment in a progressive and creative school.
  • With the classroom colleagues, plan and maintain a learning environment that promotes the health, security, and well-being of children.
  • Establish positive, collaborative working relationships with school staff, community partners, families, and children.
  • Exhibit confident communication skills when engaging with parents, students, and colleagues.
  • Expertise in implementing a structured literacy program.
  • Experience with play-based learning pedagogies.

The salary range for this position is $56,000 – $94,000 and is dependent on an applicant’s qualifications and experiences.

Please send a cover letter, resume, statement of faith (500 words or less), philosophy of Christian education (500 words or less), references, and any applicable credentials to:

 

KARIN RIEMER, ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL
Abbotsford Christian School
3939 Old Clayburn Road
Abbotsford, BC V3Y 1J9
Email:

CLOSING DATE: February 7, 2025

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates should note, however, that in the event outstanding applicants are identified early in the search process, ACS reserves the right to make an appointment at any time. For this reason, it is important that interested candidates apply as soon as possible.

Abbotsford Christian School is currently accepting applications for a full-time MIDDLE SCHOOL LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICES (LSS) COORDINATOR for the 2025-26 school year.

This LSS Coordinator would join a collaborative team that is responsible for all aspects of the LSS department. This includes programming for learning support and special education students, supervising educational assistants and their workload, and communicating with parents and staff all in keeping with the mission and vision of ACS. The coordinator would report directly to the campus principal and work closely with the Director of Learning Support Services. For additional information, we encourage applicants to review the full job description.

Specific qualifications include:

  • Teacher Certification within BC with at least two years of successful teaching experience
  • Clear understanding of Christian education
  • Experience or training in special education or related field
  • Special education and coordinator leadership experience preferred

The ideal applicant must:

  • Demonstrate evidence of a deep and disciplined understanding of the Christian worldview
  • Articulate a clear and compelling vision for a 21st Century Christian education
  • Have the ability to build rapport with students
  • Have a reputation for being an excellent educator and model servant leadership
  • Have experience with project-based learning or Deeper Learning pedagogies
  • Demonstrate a willingness to work in a team environment in a progressive and creative school
  • Be able to work professionally and confidently with the ability to adapt to situations as needs arise
  • Demonstrate a willingness to learn

The salary range for this position is $56,000 – $94,000, and is dependent on an applicant’s qualifications and experiences.

Please send your resume, a list of references, and a short essay explaining your personal philosophy of Christian education and its implications for special education to:

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

CLOSING DATE: February 15, 2025

While we appreciate all applications and inquiries, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Abbotsford Christian School is currently accepting applications for multiple MIDDLE SCHOOL HOMEROOM TEACHERS beginning September 1, 2025. Multiple positions available ranging from 0.5-1.0 FTE.

Our current staff is highly skilled and adaptable; we are looking for the right candidate to complement our team. For additional information about teaching at ACS, we encourage applicants to review our Educator Opportunity Profile. Please review the full job description for more information.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate an exemplary ability to build strong relationships with students in a discipling capacity. To learn more about 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 2023-24 Annual Report.

Preferred qualifications include:

  • BA degree in education
  • BC Teaching Certificate
  • Clear understanding of Christian education
  • Understanding of project-based learning and other Deeper Learning strategies
  • Thorough understanding of the BC Modernized Curriculum
  • Extracurricular experience is an asset

The ideal applicant must:

  • Demonstrate evidence of a deep and disciplined understanding of the Christian worldview
  • Articulate a clear and compelling vision for a 21st-century Christian education
  • Have the ability to build rapport with students
  • Have a reputation for being an excellent educator and model servant leadership
  • Have experience with project-based learning or Deeper Learning pedagogies
  • Demonstrate a willingness to work in a team environment in a progressive and creative school
  • Be able to work professionally and confidently with the ability to adapt to situations as needs arise
  • Demonstrate a willingness to learn

The salary range for this position is $57,500 – $100,773 dependent on an applicant’s qualifications and experiences.

Please send résumé, statement of philosophy of Christian education, references, and any applicable credentials to:

 HUMAN RESOURCES
Abbotsford Christian School
35011 Old Clayburn Road
Abbotsford, BC V2S 7L7
Phone: 604.755.1891   Fax: 604.850.8075
Email: 

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.