EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Richmond Christian School is located in Richmond BC, a suburb of Vancouver. The school exists on three campuses; Elementary, Middle and Secondary. With over one thousand students and 160 faculty and staff, RCS is well known and respected for providing a quality Christ-centred education. We recently celebrated our 60th Anniversary and anticipate continued growth and development.
RCS is pleased to provide a salary grid that is competitive with the local school district, a strong pension plan, and other perks and benefits, such as a three-week Christmas vacation, Master’s bursary program, and an employee laptop purchase plan, which support the school’s mission and values. RCS embraces the BC Education Plan and strives to be a collaborative and innovative learning community. Salaries and benefits for the various postings are commensurate with education and experience.
Interested in joining our team? Email your Resume and Statement of Faith to the respective campus Principals.
CURRENT OPENINGS
Principal - Secondary Campus
Date Posted: February 10, 2020
Closing Date: Until filled
Richmond Christian School seeks a qualified and dynamic Christian leader to become the next principal of the secondary campus on August 1, 2020. The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a principal and the ability to lead, nurture and shepherd a dedicated staff of teachers and support workers. The successful candidate will work with a superintendent and a strong team of administrators. Vibrant communications skills, both verbal and written, are essential as well as in-depth knowledge of the BC Education Plan. A proven ability to build strong relationships with students, staff and the parent community is vital. The compensation package includes a competitive salary and a generous housing allowance.
About Richmond Christian School
Richmond Christian School is one of the largest Christian schools in B.C., serving over 1,000 students between our elementary, middle, and secondary campuses. Our mission is to provide a quality, Christ-centred education that equips all students to joyfully serve Christ in all aspects of life. We strive to make RCS a place where families are connected, students are challenged, staff are valued, and lives are changed. There are over 150 different churches represented at Richmond Christian School. We employ a covenantal enrolment policy and are governed by a Board of Directors representing the members of the Richmond Christian School Society.
About the Secondary Campus
The secondary campus is home to almost 50 dedicated staff members and 330 students enrolled in grades 9 through 12. An energetic and dynamic community, we strive to create an environment of learning where staff and students love and serve Jesus Christ on a daily basis.
Qualifications
The Secondary Campus Principal will lead and empower our faculty and staff team and will be passionate about doing “What’s best for kids.” The secondary campus principal will report directly to the Superintendent, work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team and have proven strengths in many of the following areas:
- Leads with a pastor’s heart and the capability to shepherd a large, diverse and competent staff
- Able to commit to the RCS vision and mission
- proven public relations track record
- equipped with strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
- innovation in teaching and assessment practices with students and staff
- integration of biblical worldview in education
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Educational Leadership or equivalent graduate degree
- British Columbia Professional Teachers’ Certificate
- Knowledgeable of the BC Ministry of Education and its relationship to the BC Independent School Act
Application Instructions
To apply, send the following items to Mr. Roger Grose, Superintendent of Richmond Christian School.
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Statement of Faith
- A philosophy of Christian education
- A philosophy of leadership
- 3 references
While we truly appreciate your interest in Richmond Christian School, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Elementary Counsellor
Date Posted: March 5, 2020
Closing Date: Until filled
Richmond Christian Elementary Campus is currently accepting applications for a maternity leave part-time Counsellor (20%) starting in September 2020. We desire a person that has a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology, equivalent to an M.A. or M. Ed of Counselling Psychology. The applicant should be self directed and collaborative that will:
- provide direct counselling to children and families
- consult with school staff and parents
- act as an advocate for children and parents
- participate as a member of school-based teams when necessary
- when necessary provide direct instruction to students in areas such as peer helping, conflict resolution, social skills and emotion regulation.
Application Instructions
Please send one copy of the following:
- A cover letter
- A current resume
- A statement of your Christian faith
Please send the above by email to the attention of the Elementary Principal, Jason Paul at jpaul@myrcs.ca
While we truly appreciate your interest in Richmond Christian School, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Summer Job Opportunity: Office Assistant
Date posted: May 22, 2020
Closing date: June 1, 2020
Age requirement: Between 15 and 30 years of age
Number of position available: 1
Start date: On or after June 22, 2020
End date: On or before August 28, 2020
Duration: 6 to 9 weeks
Hours per week: 35 hours
Job Description
The Office Assistant position provides support to the school’s administrative office and business office of Richmond Christian School during the summer break.
The responsibilities of the Office Assistant include front desk day-to-day tasks such as answering phone inquiries, coordinating and receiving deliveries, processing and checking supplies orders, archiving records and email/letter correspondences. The position also has opportunities to participate in a variety of special projects, such as data management and conversion of paper records into electronic records. Knowledge in Mandarin and/or Cantonese is an asset to help serve the school community.
This position provides opportunities to become familiar with office equipment and protocols in the office environment. This position also provides work-related experience in the areas of business administration, records management, finance and accounting.
This position is partially funded by Canada Summer Job Program.
Apply by sending your resume and cover letter to Mrs. Dychinco by June 1, 2020.
While we truly appreciate your interest in Richmond Christian School, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.