Working at ACS

Staff at ACS are hired as people of faith who love children and/or adolescents, can wholeheartedly 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.

Abbotsford Christian School is currently accepting applications for MIDDLE SCHOOL HOMEROOM TEACHERS beginning September 1, 2025. Multiple positions including grade 5 and grade 7 may be 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 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 2024-25 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 $58,710 – $103,796 dependent on an applicant’s qualifications and experiences.

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

 

TERESA SPYKSMA
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 accepting applications for a full-time and part-time (0.5 FTE) EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT at our elementary campus. These positions are fixed term and commence February 23, 2026. Compensation range is $27.76 – $34.72 per hour. For more information, please review the full job description.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • SETA Certificate, Education Assistant Certificate, or related training
  • Demonstrated 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
  • Clear commitment to Christian faith and participation in a local Christian church community

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:

GAYLENE LARSEN, DIRECTOR OF LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICES
Abbotsford Christian School
35011 Old Clayburn Road
Abbotsford, BC V2S 7L7
Phone: 604.755.1891 Fax: 604.850.7075
Email:

CLOSING DATE:  until the 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 accepting applications for a SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT. This is a full-time fixed term position commencing January 23, 2026. Compensation range is $27.76 – $34.72 per hour. For more information, please review the full job description.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • SETA Certificate, Education Assistant Certificate, or related training
  • Demonstrated experience in providing learning support to students with complex needs and learning challenges (i.e. FASD, ASD, ADHD, LD, DCD)
  • Demonstrated experience or aptitude in secondary-level mathematics and science (Gr. 9-12)
  • 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
  • Clear commitment to Christian faith and participation in a local Christian church community

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:

GAYLENE LARSEN, DIRECTOR OF LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICES
Abbotsford Christian School
35011 Old Clayburn Road
Abbotsford, BC V2S 7L7
Phone: 604.755.1891 Fax: 604.850.7075
Email:

CLOSING DATE:  until the position is 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 now accepting applications for a GRADE 2 CLASSROOM TEACHER for the 2026-2027 school year. This part-time (flexible 0.40-0.50 FTE), fixed-term (maternity leave), salaried, job-share position commences September 8, 2026.

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 and 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 2024-2025 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.
  • Be able to work professionally and confidently with the ability to adapt to situations as needs arise
  • Exhibit confident communication skills when engaging with parents, students, and colleagues.
  • Knowledge of, willingness to implement a structured literacy program.
  • Experience with project-based learning or deeper learning pedagogies.

The salary range for this position is $22,800 – $51,000 and is dependent on an applicant’s qualifications and experiences.

Please send a cover letter, resume, a personal statement of faith (500 words or less), your own 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 18, 2026

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 2026-2027 school year. This full-time, twelve month fixed-term, salaried position begins May 4, 2026.

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 and 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 2024-2025 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.
  • Be able to work professionally and confidently with the ability to adapt to situations as needs arise
  • Have the ability to build rapport with school staff, community partners, families, and children.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to learn
  • Knowledge of, willingness to implement a structured literacy program.
  • Experience with project-based learning or deeper learning pedagogies.

The salary range for this position is $57,000-$102,000 and is dependent on an applicant’s qualifications and experiences.

Please send a cover letter, resume, a personal statement of faith (500 words or less), your own 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 18, 2026

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 1.0 FTE SECONDARY HUMANITIES/ENGLISH TEACHER beginning September 1, 2026.

This position is primarily focused on teaching English. Depending on the applicant’s experience and qualifications the teaching load may be adjusted for the 2026-2027 school year. Our current staff is highly skilled and adaptable and due to retirements, 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 how ACS is Shaping God’s World in our 2024-25 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 English program
  • 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 $58,710 – $103,796 dependent on an applicant’s qualifications and experiences.

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

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

CLOSING DATE: February 13, 2026

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 SECONDARY SCIENCE AND/OR MATH TEACHER beginning September 1, 2026.

This position is primarily focused on teaching subjects in the area of mathematics and sciences. Depending on the applicant’s experience and qualifications the teaching load may be adjusted for the 2026-2027 school year. 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 how ACS is Shaping God’s World in our 2024-25 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 science and mathematics program
  • 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 $58,710 – $103,796 dependent on an applicant’s qualifications and experiences.

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

 

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

CLOSING DATE: February 27, 2026

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 an ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION TEACHER. This position is 0.80-1.00 FTE, salaried, and commences on September 8, 2026.

At Abbotsford Christian School, the elementary PE teacher recognizes the importance of physical and health education as an integral part of whole-child development and faith formation. The PE teacher is responsible for planning and implementing the physical and health education program with a distinctively Christian vision for kindergarten to grade 4 students. This role involves teaching various physical activities, promoting students’ physical fitness, motor skills development, planning and organizing extracurricular and athletic events such as track and field, cross country, etc. The PE teacher creates a positive and inclusive learning environment that fosters physical health and well-being.

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.

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 2024-2025 Annual Report.

Preferred Qualifications include:

  • BA degree in education
  • BC Teaching Certificate
  • Clear understanding of Christian education
  • Experience in physical education, kinesiology, exercise science, or related experience
  • Experience working with elementary school students in a physical education or coaching role
  • An understanding of the BC Modernized Curriculum
  • Extracurricular experience is an asset

The ideal applicant must:

  • Demonstrate evidence of a deep and discipled understanding of the Christian worldview
  • Foster a supportive and respectful learning environment
  • Demonstrate a willingness to work in a team environment in a progressive and creative school
  • Have the ability to build rapport with parents, students, and staff/co-workers
  • Demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

The salary range for this position is $57,000 – $102,000 and is dependent on an applicant’s qualifications and experiences.

Please send a cover letter, resume, a personal statement of faith (500 words or less), your own 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 18, 2026

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 full-time MIDDLE SCHOOL VICE PRINCIPAL/TEACHER commencing September 1, 2026.

The successful applicant will be responsible for a portfolio on the Middle Admin Team (MAT), as well as some teaching responsibilities. The teaching load could be in any subject area or grade level depending on skill set, training, and experience of the applicant and fitting with current staffing and enrolment needs. The position includes significant leadership opportunities as MAT works collaboratively together to implement the mission, vision, and core beliefs of ACS. For a full understanding of the position, view the Middle School Vice Principal 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 how ACS is shaping God’s world in our 2024-25 Annual Report.

Specific qualifications include:

  • MA Degree in Education (or equivalent) with a particular specialty
  • BA Degree in Education (or equivalent) with a specialty
  • BC Teaching Certificate
  • Leadership Experience
  • Extracurricular experience
  • Clear understanding of Christian education

The ideal applicant must:

  • Demonstrate evidence of a deep and disciplined understanding of the Christian worldview and the ability to integrate it into work
  • Have the ability to build rapport with students, staff, and parents
  • Have experience with restorative practices
  • Have a reputation for being an excellent teacher and modeling 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 and be teachable
  • Have an understanding of and enjoyment working with middle school students

The salary range for this position is $90,000 – $120,000 dependent on an applicant’s qualifications and experiences.

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

TERESA SPYKSMA, PRINCIPAL
Abbotsford Christian Middle School
35011 Old Clayburn Road
Abbotsford, BC V2S 7L7
Phone: 604.755.1891  Fax: 604.850.8075

Email:

CLOSING DATE: Friday, February 20, 2026

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 before or soon after the deadline. For this reason, it is important that interested candidates apply as soon as possible.