Posting Date: February 19, 2021

Closing Date: Open until filled

We currently have two openings.

Position A Start Date: April 26, 2021

Position B Start Date: 2021/22 school year

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. RCS embraces the BC Education Plan and strives to be a collaborative and innovative learning community.

Job Description: 

• Provides educational, functional, mental health, and emotional support to students
• Discusses and collaborates with teachers and case managers with regards to instructional programs, classroom management, and expectation setting for students
• Implements strategies to accommodate individual learner needs/styles, and communicates relevant student information to teachers and supervisor
• Assists with development of instructional learning resources
• Monitors and reports to teacher/team on implementation of the program
• Carries out work within developed structures and plans, being consistent with expectations for students
• Assists students in a variety of activities, including work experience and life skills, and providing personal care as necessary
• Other duties as directed by the campus Educational Support Services Coordinator

Qualifications:

• EA Certification
• Completion of Grade 12
• Completion of a recognized Post-Secondary Special Education Assistant program, or a Degree/Diploma in a related field, and/or extensive experience in an equivalent field
• Excellent communication skills in English

How to Apply:

Please send a résumé, covering letter, statement of faith and references to: Joyce Hsu, ESS Coordinator jhsu@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.

Posting Date: February 16, 2021

Closing Date: Open until filled

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. 

Our Education Support Services Department is accepting applications for a full-time Learning Assistance and Special Education Coordinator (Education Support Services Coordinator), at the Secondary campus, for the 2021 – 2022 school year. Richmond Christian School Education Support Services is committed to provide a quality, Christ-centred education, equipping all students to joyfully serve Christ in all aspects of life. Through purposeful inclusion we encourage students to develop their gifts, become self-advocates, and gain independence as valued members of their communities.

The Education Support Services coordinator, as part of a team with one other coordinator, is responsible for coordinating the development and supporting the implementation of Individualized Education and Learning Support Plans for students with exceptionalities. These duties would also include organizing work experience, planning modified curriculum, such as life skills.  The coordinator will also be responsible for leadership and supervision for Education Assistants at the secondary campus, as well as being part of Richmond Christian School’s K-12 Education Support Services team.

We are seeking applicants who:

• Are British Columbia certified teachers, or Independent School certified teachers
• Have coursework in Special Education
• Have volunteer or work experience with students with exceptionalities
• Have good communication skills
• Are great team players

Please submit the following via email to Bonnie Burton, Secondary Campus Principal (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. All staff are asked to sign a community standards document which is available upon request. A more detailed job description is also available upon request.

Posting Date: March 12, 2021

Closing Date: Until filled

Personal Counselor Position for both the Middle and Secondary Campus – 80% (4 days a week)

Richmond Christian School is a PreK-12 school of over 1,000 students, located in the city of Richmond, BC, just south of Vancouver. We have 240 students in our Middle campus, Grades 6-8, and 330 students in our Secondary campus, Grades 9-12. Our mission is to equip all students to joyfully serve Christ in all aspects of life. 

We are seeking a qualified personal counsellor to join our staff team for the 2021-22 school year to support students with mental health and relationships, with an emphasis on wholeness and restoration. The start date is August 30, 2021.

School Counselor Job Responsibilities:

• Advises and counsels students in short-term social, emotional and mental health challenges.
• Remains universally accessible and tries to know every student for whom they are responsible.
• Provides individual student planning and responsive services to support students and their families regarding on-going counselling services.
• Works with classroom teachers to support students on topics related to Career Life curriculum, Physical Health Education through planned activities in small group or classroom settings to convey educational, social, and emotional wellbeing, and offers workshops/seminars for parents.
• Consults, facilitates, and maintains communication with parents, teachers, administrators, and pertinent agents on specific student and parent mental health matters including academic modifications and/or accommodations.
• Working closely with Administration and the ESS Department; participates on a School Based Teams, VTRA teams, and Student of Concern meetings, to identify student(s) who may need targeted or intensive services, and coordinates with behavioral health specialists.
• Provides counseling to address social and emotional concerns and appropriately refers students to behavioral health specialists.
• Communicates, coordinates, and collaborates with behavioral health specialists on developing and implementing student supports.
• Supports and attends appropriate student activities and events.

School Counselor Qualifications/Skills:

• Desire and ability to work with students at the specified age level with diverse backgrounds and levels of ability toward supporting their mental and emotional health.
• Ability to organize tasks and manage time to meet many and varied deadlines and communicate effectively with students, parents, school administrators and other staff, including the ability to discuss topics which may be sensitive.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Counseling.
• RCC or CCC designation
• Minimum of 1 year of school counseling or teaching experience

Application Instructions

To apply, please send the following to Mr. Kevin Visscher, Incoming Superintendent:  kvisscher@myrcs.ca

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Philosophy of Christian Education
• Statement of Faith
• Transcript (only applies to teachers who just finished their education)
• References

Thank you for your interest in Richmond Christian School, unfortunately only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. All staff are asked to sign a community standards document that is available upon request.

Posting Date: March 12, 2021

Closing Date: March 26, 2021

Richmond Christian School is looking for a full-time employment opportunity that would be 80% Administrative and 20% Teaching role starting for the 2021-2022 school year.

Elementary Campus Vice Principal of Learning or Learning Leader will need to be a strong collaborator, able to clearly cast vision, execute a strategic plan, and have strong interpersonal and presenting skills that has a deep understanding of Elementary education.  Below are the responsibilities and roles for the Vice Principal of Learning. These responsibilities will be adjusted should the position be a Learning Coordinator.

Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Oversee, plan and implement all Ministry requirements in connection to the BC Education Plan for the Elementary Campus.
2. Plan and implement Professional Development for teachers at the Elementary Campus and school wide.
3. Works closely with Elementary Campus Admin Team to support all school and campus initiatives. 
4. Collaborate with other RCS Campuses to ensure transitions, philosophy, and implementation of educational program is intentional and harmonious at all campuses. Areas of collaboration may be in Digital Citizenship, Report Cards, Core Competencies, Scope and Sequence, Assessment, Christian Perspective, etc. 
5. Oversee and manage the Curriculum Budget that includes purchasing and reviewing needs for resources and instructional aides. 
6. A member and participant of the Elementary Ed Committee. This includes reporting and updating Ed Committee on educational plans and implementation.
7. Organize and implement Parent Information Nights to partner and educate parents on important educational changes and shifts that are occurring in BC and RCS.
8. Oversee, organize and record all responsibilities outside of supervising testing of the FSA and other school wide assessment. Responsibility includes using data to reflect, adjust and report potential educational program changes based on trends and student needs. 
9. Support and give direction to teachers in the area of teaching and learning.
10. Research, attend Professional Development and collaborate with Provincial contacts (SCSBC, MOE, FISA) that allows RCS to be current regarding educational trends and implementation. 
11. Effectively synthesize, lead and teach EC staff through a 5-year strategic plan in regards to current education trends connected to the BC Ed Plan.    

If you are interested in this Vice Principal of Learning role and/or Learning Coordinator role we will be conducting interviews after Spring Break. All applicants should submit a cover letter, philosophy of education and resume to jpaul@myrcs.ca by Friday March 26, 2021. 

Employment Opportunity: Preschool Teacher (0.6 FTE) 

Date Posted: March 1, 2021  

Closing Date: April 15, 2021

Start Date: August 30, 2021

Richmond Christian Preschool is seeking a licensed ECE who is passionate about teaching and playing with young children.  Join our collaborative team to design an engaging, dynamic, child-driven learning experience.  If you are a creative, relational, and fun individual with a heart for Christian education we want to hear from you.

Preferred Qualifications

• ECE License to Practice
• Special Needs License to Practice
• Knowledge of the BC Early Learning Framework
• Committed to professional development and growth
• Ability to multitask and think outside the box
• Strong interpersonal skills

About Richmond Christian Preschool  

Richmond Christian Preschool is a licensed preschool located at the RCS Elementary Campus.  We offer a play based program that is built around the interests and ideas of the children.  Our desire is to nurture curious, creative and compassionate children who know that God Made Me, God Loves Me and Jesus Saves Me.  Children are encouraged to ask questions, experiment, make mistakes, and be active participants in their learning.  Our Christian teachers are licensed Early Childhood Educators who create an environment of love and belonging.  We value each child as a unique gift from God, full of potential, and created in His image.   

Application Instructions  

To apply send the following to Mrs. Sharon Low at lep@myrcs.ca 

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Statement of Faith
• Professional and Pastoral 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.

Posted: March 3, 2021

Closing: April 15, 2021

Richmond Christian Elementary Campus is currently accepting applications for full-time primary teachers starting August 2021. 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.

Posted: March 3, 2021

Closing: April 15, 2021

Richmond Christian Elementary Campus is currently accepting applications for a full-time Grade 5 teacher starting August 2021. 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.

Date Posted: February 9, 2021

Closing Date: Until filled 

Richmond Christian is seeking applications for a full-time Grade 6 Teacher (maternity leave) effective September 2021 – March 2022, potentially extending until June 2022. 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. 

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. 

About the Middle Campus 

Richmond Christian Middle Campus runs a dynamic, energetic program infused with a middle year’s philosophy of learning. Our teachers are BC certified, creative, resourceful and passionate about learning and teaching. 

Application Instructions 

To apply send the following to Ms. Bonnie Burton: bburton@myrcs.ca 

• 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.

Posting Date: February 9, 2021

Closing Date: Until filled

The Secondary Campus at Richmond Christian School is looking for innovative and collaborative BC certified teachers who can demonstrate a commitment towards Christian Education by walking with students to a deeper understanding of what it means to joyfully serve Jesus in all aspects of life. We seek individuals who are passionate about holistic education, comfortable with integrating technology in teaching and learning, and desire to create learning experiences that engage students by making learning relational, relevant, and rigorous. If you love young people and you are willing to take risks to do what’s best for students, we invite you to join our fun and creative team of educators.

We are anticipating FT/PT vacancies in the following areas:

• Arts Education 9-12
• Academic Advisor (mat leave May 3, 2021 – April 29, 2022)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Evidence of involvement in a local Christian faith community
• Eligible for BC teacher certification or independent schools’ certification
• Training in teachable subjects
• Strong professional references
• Strong understanding of student support, differentiated instruction, special education and inclusive practices
• Strong assessment and instructional practices
• Ability to work in a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Evidence of courage, integrity, transparency and honesty in relationships
• Desire to work towards restoration and reconciliation
• Evidence of strong interpersonal communication
• Technology skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• For the Academic Advisor, knowledge of the BC graduation requirements, timetabling, post-secondary requirements, and scholarships will be helpful.

Who are we?

Richmond Christian School is located in Richmond BC, a suburb of Vancouver. The school exists on three campuses; Elementary, Middle and Secondary. With over 1000 students and 160 faculty and staff, RCS is well known and respected for providing a quality Christ-centred education. We recently celebrated our 60^th Anniversary and anticipate continued growth and development.

Our Secondary Campus serves 330 students in Grades 9 through 12. Our vision is to provide students with a quality holistic education that invites the opportunity for the Holy Spirit to restore and ignite passionate Christ-followers who display a depth of character and leadership, are driven by wonder and the desire to worship God, and are inspired by the Gospel to use their skills, talents and attributes to meaningfully impact our communities and the world.

Application Instructions

To apply, please send the following to Ms. Bonnie Burton, Secondary Principal:  bburton@myrcs.ca

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Philosophy of Christian Education
• Statement of Faith
• Transcript (only applies to teachers who just finished their education)
• 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.