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 accepting applications for a SECONDARY CAMPUS PRINCIPAL. The campus principal is the chief administrator of the campus who, in close cooperation and consultation with the Executive Director and staff, is responsible for all operations of the campus. As a visionary leader, the principal communicates, inspires, and motivates the campus staff to carry out the mission, vision, and strategic priorities as established by the ACS Board and ACS Leadership Team. This position is salaried, full-time, and starts September 1, 2027.  Please see the Secondary School Principal Opportunity Profile for a clear understanding of the position.

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:

  • Recognized, post-graduate, university degree (preferably a master’s degree in education).
  • More than five years of teaching experience with proficiency in 21st century learning pedagogies and implementation of a biblical framework.
  • Strong leadership skills, including the ability to provide direction and motivate staff.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including strong negotiation skills.
  • Experience maintaining and fostering a positive student and staff culture.

The ideal applicant must:

  • Evidence of commitment to the Christian faith
  • BC teaching certification (or equivalent)
  • Demonstrated teaching experience and school leadership
  • Agreement with the school’s Community Standards Policy

This position is salaried, full-time, and begins September 1, 2027. Salary Range: $100,000 – $150,000 (depending on credentials and years of experience)

To apply, please submit the following items to:
Human Resources

  • Cover letter and resume
  • Written statement of your philosophy of Christian education and leadership
  • Statement of faith

CLOSING DATE: November 9, 2026

Only applicants selected for an interview may be contacted.

ACS may use certain AI-enabled tools for limited and ancillary administrative tasks during recruitment; however, candidate assessment, selection, and hiring decisions are conducted exclusively by human interviewers.

Abbotsford Christian School is accepting applications for a PEOPLE & CULTURE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. This is a non-permanent, part-time position to cover a leave, with a negotiable start date.

We are seeking a detail-oriented team member to join our operations staff as an assistant in our People and Culture office. This individual will serve as the first point of contact for potential new employees at ACS and will seek to embody our mission and our desire to be an employer of choice in the Fraser Valley. The ideal candidate will have experience in administration, preferably in human resources.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Have an office administration certificate/diploma or equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrate strong planning, organizing, and time-management skills across multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Be able to work in a dynamic team environment with minimal supervision.
  • Possess strong problem-solving skills and a self-motivated attitude.
  • Demonstrate proficiency with Office 365 (Teams, OneDrive, Word, Excel) and general computer applications.
  • Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive situations with professionalism.
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrate evidence of a strong sense of calling, a biblical Christian worldview, and regular participation in a local Christian church.
  • Be willing to engage in ongoing learning to meet job requirements.

This position is on-site, with flexible hours expected to be between 10-30 hours/week. Compensation range is $30.45 -$34.50 per hour based on qualifications.

Eligible applicants should send a cover letter, resume, a statement of faith, two professional references, and one pastoral reference. Please send your application to:

PEOPLE & CULTURE DEPARTMENT
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.

ACS may use certain AI-enabled tools for limited and ancillary administrative tasks during recruitment; however, candidate assessment, selection, and hiring decisions are conducted exclusively by human interviewers.