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.

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS
Director of Educational Support Services

Posting Date: November 28, 2022

Closing Date: Until filled

Richmond Christian is seeking applications for a full-time Director of ESS. We are looking for a dynamic, collaborative BC certified educator who demonstrates a commitment towards Christian Education, an ability to deliver curriculum content in an innovative manner that fully engages students in learning, and acts as a personal model to deepen students’ understanding of a Biblical worldview and relationship with God. The Director of Educational Support Services (ESS) is responsible for the leadership and administration of inclusive education programs and services throughout K-12.

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.

Application Instructions

To request a complete job description or to apply, please email Mr. James Sijpheer, Superintendent: jsijpheer@myrcs.ca. Applications should include the following documents:

  • Resume
  • Philosophy of Education
  • Statement of faith
  • References

While we truly appreciate your interest in Richmond Christian School, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

All staff are asked to sign a community standards document that is available upon request.

EC Kindergarten Teacher

Posting Date: February 21, 2023

Closing Date: March 7, 2023

Richmond Christian Elementary Campus is currently accepting applications forafull-time Kindergarten teacher. Come and be a part of our collaborative, inquisitive, well-resourced school where teachers have 270 minutes of prep time per week. 

Please send one copy of the following: 

  • A cover letter
  • A current resume
  • An explanation of your Christian faith

Please send the above by email to the attention of the Elementary Principal, Jason Paul atjpaul@myrcs.ca.

While we truly appreciate your interest in Richmond Christian School, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

All staff are asked to sign a community standards document that is available upon request. 

EC French Teacher

Posting Date: February 21, 2023

Closing Date: March 7, 2023

Richmond Christian Elementary Campus is currently accepting applications forafull-time French teacher, Grades 1-5. Come and be a part of our collaborative, inquisitive, well-resourced school where teachers have 270 minutes of prep time per week. 

Please send one copy of the following: 

  • A cover letter
  • A current resume
  • An explanation 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. 

All staff are asked to sign a community standards document that is available upon request. 

MC Counsellor

Posting Date: March 3, 2023

Closing Date: March 27, 2023

FTE: 0.60 

Richmond Christian is seeking applications for a qualified counsellor to join our staff team for the 2023-2024 school year. We are looking for a Christ-follower who understands the developmental needs of adolescents; seeks to work in a collaborative environment and be an active member of our school-based team; and can co-develop and support the social-emotional learning program at our campus while also supporting individual students.

About the Middle Campus

Richmond Christian School’s Middle Campus serves approximately 260 Grade 6-8 students and their families. We commit to a middle year’s philosophy of learning and are a close-knit community of educators, passionate about Christian education and adolescents aged 11-14 years of age. We seek to know and leverage the development stage of our students and to support them emotionally, mentally, and socially.

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. 

Requirements:

  • Master’s Degree in Counselling
  • RCC or CCC designation
  • A teaching degree and teaching experience are an asset.

Application Instructions 

To apply, please send the following to Mrs. Angela Laing (Middle Campus Principal):

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Statement of Faith
  • Applicable certifications and/or transcripts
  • References

While we truly appreciate your interest in Richmond Christian School, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 

MC Grade 6-8 Homeroom Teachers

About the Middle Campus 

Richmond Christian School’s Middle Campus serves approximately 250 Grade 6-8 students and their families. We commit to a middle year’s philosophy of learning and a generous amount of teacher preparation time that allows for extensive collaboration with colleagues. We are a close-knit community of educators, passionate about Christian education and adolescents aged 11-14 years of age. We seek to know and leverage the development stage of our students. We are looking for dynamic and collaborative educators who value teamwork and seek to work in an energetic and cohesive middle school setting, one that supports their own faith journey as well as the faith journey of its students. Our teachers are BC certified, creative, resourceful, and passionate about learning and teaching. 

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.

Application Instructions 

To apply, please send the following to our Middle Campus Principal, Mrs. Angela Laing:alaing@myrcs.ca.

  • Resume (including references)
  • Philosophy of Education
  • Statement of Faith

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as suitable candidates will be contacted shortly after receipt of documents. While we truly appreciate your interest in Richmond Christian School, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

SC Teachers

Posting Date: Feb. 14, 2023

Closing Date: Until filled

Openings:

  • Full time Science Teacher
  • Full time Humanities Teacher

Potential openings:

  • Full time Learning Support Teacher
  • Full time ICT/Math Teacher

Richmond Christian School is a PreK-12 school of over 1,000 students, South of Vancouver. Our mission is to equip all students to joyfully serve Christ in all aspects of life.

Richmond Christian is seeking applications for several full-time positions at the secondary campus. We are seeking a Science Teacher and a Humanities Teacher, as well as potential openings for a Learning Support Teacher and a Math/ICT Teacher.

We are looking for dynamic, collaborative BC certified educators who demonstrate a commitment towards Christian Education, an ability to deliver curriculum content in an innovative manner that fully engages students in learning, and acts as a personal model to deepen students’ understanding of a Biblical worldview and relationship with God.

Please submit the following via email to Bonnie Burton, Secondary Campus Principal at bburton@myrcs.ca.

  • cover letter
  • resume
  • your personal statement of faith
  • your philosophy of Christian education
  • list of references

Thank you in advance for your application; only those who will be interviewed will be contacted.

Development Assistant

Posting Date: Feb. 23, 2023

Closing Date: April 15, 2023

The Development Assistant is a vital part of the Development team, with a focus on staff and community events. They are responsible for overseeing events, coordination of volunteers, and providing assistance to the Development Director.

This is a remote position at 20 hours per week.

The Development Assistant reports directly to the Development Director. 

A Job Desciption is available upon request.

For further information please contact Ann-Michele Ewert, Development Director, at amewert@myrcs.ca.

ONGOING OPENINGS
Teacher-On-Call

Closing Date: Ongoing

Richmond Christian School is located in Richmond, BC, a suburb of Vancouver. The school exists on three campuses: Elementary, Middle, and Secondary which serves over one thousand students and employs over 160 faculty and staff. RCS strives to be a collaborative, inclusive and Christ-centred learning community where families are connected, students are challenged and staff are valued. 

RCS is accepting applications for Teachers-on-Call (TOC) at each of our campuses. 

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume and a statement of faith to the Campus Principal: 

Elementary Campus: Mr. Jason Paul, Principal

Middle Campus: Mrs. Angela Laing, Principal

Secondary Campus: Ms. Bonnie Burton, Principal

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

 

Educational Assistant On-Call

Closing Date: Ongoing

Richmond Christian School is located in Richmond, BC, a suburb of Vancouver. The school exists on three campuses: Elementary, Middle, and Secondary which serves over one thousand students and employs over 160 faculty and staff. RCS strives to be a collaborative, inclusive and Christ-centred learning community where families are connected, students are challenged and staff are valued. 

RCS is currently accepting applications for on-call Educational Assistants (EA) at each of our campuses. 

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume and a statement of faith to the Campus Principal: 

Elementary Campus: Mr. Jason Paul, Principal

Middle Campus: Mrs. Angela Laing, Principal

Secondary Campus: Ms. Bonnie Burton, Principal

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

 

Rental Custodians

Closing Date: Ongoing

Richmond Christian School (RCS) is looking for multiple positions for on-call rental custodians to provide custodial services at RCS campuses during evening and weekend rentals.  The ideal candidate will be highly responsible and reliable and have strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities. 

About Richmond Christian School

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 – equipping 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.

Responsibilities

  • Ensuring the facility is available and ready for rentals prior to rental start time.
  • Assuring security of school premises during rental sessions
  • Providing rental groups with access to the designated areas during the rental period.
  • Ensuring rental group participants follow the RCS policies, guidelines and safety protocol in facility usage.
  • Ensuring all furniture are returned to original settings after rentals.
  • Checking all windows, entrances and exit doorways are secured after rentals.
  • Completing incident reports as applicable.
  • Reporting promptly any damage to school property, unauthorized persons and other security concerns during rental periods.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Requirements

  • Ability to organize and carry out assigned custodial duties
  • Ability to cordially work with the public
  • Highly responsible and reliable
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
  • Available to work in evenings and on weekends.

Application Instructions

To apply send the following to bookings@myrcs.ca 

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Statement of faith

While we truly appreciate your interest in Richmond Christian School, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

All staff are asked to sign a community standards document, which is available upon request.