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 SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT. This is a full-time fixed term position commencing immediately. 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.