Expression of Interest: High School Academic Counselor

Employment Type: 0.3 FTE
Start Date: August 25, 2025
Salary Range: $16,500 – $28,500 (dependent on education/certificate and experience) 

Unity Christian School is located in the picturesque city of Chilliwack, British Columbia. We are anticipating a possible need for a dedicated and passionate High School Academic Counselor for the 2025 – 2026 school year.  As an integral member of our team, you will play a crucial role in fostering a Christ-centered, welcoming, and engaging learning environment for our students.

The role of the Academic Counselor is to assist with student course selection and timetabling, as well as supporting students in their college and career planning. The Academic Counselor position is 0.3 FTE but can be made into a 1.0 FTE position with additional teaching responsibilities based on the successful candidate’s qualifications.

Academic Counselor Job Description

About Unity Christian School

Unity Christian School is a vibrant Pre-K–12 Christ-centered learning community serving over 600 students and 275 families in the Eastern Fraser Valley. The mission of Unity Christian School is to “nurture our students God-given potential as they humbly serve God’s world.”

About our High School and Staff Team

The high school is home to 15 committed teaching staff members and 200 students in grades 9 – 12. The high school learning community is one that seeks to empower students to own their learning, and to provide a grace-filled community that allows students to be challenged in their faith and learning. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to inspire and equip students for a lifetime of service and flourishing.

We are looking for a passionate and growth minded individual that is ready to live into our staff core values:

1. Mission Oriented – nurturing our students’ God-given potential as they humbly serve God’s world.
2. Growth Seekers – keeping a growth mindset and being committed to growing in our profession using our PGP (Professional Growth Plan).
3. Kingdom Builders – serving our students and providing opportunities for them to serve one another and their local and global community.
4. Joyful Collaborators – working closely with colleagues and learning together.
5. Sabbath Keepers – prioritizing time to refrain from work and to focus on health and wellness; intentionally setting time aside to pray and commune with God and His people

Each candidate must be:

• a committed Christian
• a BC-certified teacher (or be able to qualify for BC certification)
• dedicated to Christian education.

Each application should include:

• a current cover letter and résumé (including at least two professional references, with phone numbers/emails)
• your BC Teacher’s Certificate, or equivalent if you’re from out of province
• university transcripts, if available (copies are acceptable)
• your “Applicant Statement of Faith”using specific form attached

Email your application to: careers@unitychristian.ca      

Unity Christian School
Matt Van Muyen
System Principal