Abbotsford Christian School, located in the Fraser Valley, is a well-established interdenominational school of 1200 students in three campuses: Elementary (preschool – grade 4), Middle (4-8), and Secondary (9-12).

GRADE 1 TEACHER

Abbotsford Christian School is currently accepting applications for a GRADE 1 TEACHER for the 2021/22 school year. This position is a salaried, one-year fixed term, full-time (1.0 FTE), teaching position and starting at the beginning of the 2021/2022 school year.

The applicant must: 

• Have a clear understanding of Christian Education
• Practice and demonstrate evidence of a strong commitment to the Christian faith
• Hold, or be eligible for, a valid BC Teaching Certificate and meet the requirements of the ACS Employment of Teachers Contract
• Practice strong collaboration skills and enjoy working in a team
• Be able to confidently teach in a primary classroom

The ideal applicant would have the following characteristics:

• Friendly, even-tempered, and a servant-hearted attitude toward staff, parents, and students
• Deep and disciplined understanding of the Christian worldview
• Relational, adaptable, professional, confident, and optimistic
• Experience with project-based learning, deeper learning, and/or inquiry-based learning
• Strong interest and competence with integrating educational technology in a primary classroom
• Knowledge of and familiarity with implementing a phonics based early literacy program

Please send cover letter, resume, philosophy of Christian Education, statement of faith, and credentials to:

KARIN RIEMER, PRINCIPAL
Abbotsford Christian Elementary School
3939 Old Clayburn Road
Abbotsford, BC V3G 1J9
Phone: 604.755-1891   Fax: 604.850.7075
Email: kriemer@abbotsfordchristian.com

CLOSING DATE: April 15, 2021
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.