Grade 7 Homeroom Teacher (General Education)

Dasmesh Punjabi School is a BC-certified K–12 independent school located in Abbotsford, British Columbia. We are known for academic excellence, character development, and a strong focus on Punjabi-Sikh cultural education. With over 1,000 students and continued growth, we offer a supportive, inclusive, and values-based environment where both students and staff thrive. Our screened admissions process helps maintain a positive school culture with fewer behavioural issues, allowing teachers to focus on high-quality instruction and meaningful extracurricular activities. We welcome applications from qualified educators of all cultural, religious, and ethnic backgrounds. Teachers benefit from a balanced workload that includes time for planning and assessment.

Status: Temporary — leave coverage, [duration to be confirmed — approx 6 months]

We are seeking a warm, capable, and organised general-education teacher to take on a Grade 7 homeroom on a temporary basis, covering a leave. This is a self-contained classroom role — you will be the anchor teacher for a Grade 7 cohort, teaching the core subjects and being the steady, trusted presence at the centre of their school day.

This is an excellent fit for a teacher seeking a defined block of continuous classroom experience — whether you are currently teaching on call and looking to step into a full classroom, early in your career and building experience, or simply well-suited to a focused, temporary assignment. Depending on circumstances, there may be potential for the role to extend.

• Teach the Grade 7 BC curriculum across the core subjects: English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
• Serve as the Grade 7 homeroom teacher, creating a positive, well-managed classroom where students feel known, valued, and encouraged to learn.
• Support students’ academic, social, and emotional development as they navigate the transition through the intermediate years.
• Deliver additional subjects and responsibilities as assigned within the Grade 7 timetable.
• Use competency-based, proficiency-focused assessment aligned to BC standards, and communicate student progress clearly to students and families.
• Partner with the teaching team and support staff to ensure a smooth experience for students during the transition.
• Contribute to the wider life and values of the school community.

Required

• BC Teacher Regulation Branch certification, or eligibility to obtain it.
• The ability to teach across the Grade 7 core curriculum with confidence as a generalist.
• A genuine warmth for pre-adolescent learners and the skill to build a calm, well-managed, relationship-centred classroom.
• Adaptability and reliability – the ability to step in and provide consistency and stability for students.
• Commitment to the mission, values, and community of Dasmesh Punjabi School.

Strong assets

• Experience teaching at the intermediate/middle level (Grades 5–8).
• Skill in supporting English language learners and literacy across the content areas.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach to planning and classroom routines.

• Inclusive: In keeping with the principles of Sikhism, we welcome talented individuals from all religious, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. Practicing Sikhism is not a requirement.
• Supportive: Our educators enjoy a reduced workload, with dedicated time for preparation and grading.
• Benefits: Competitive pay, paid vacation, medical benefits, RRSP, extracurricular club bonuses, and professional development opportunities.

Please submit a cover letter and résumé to [email protected] with Position Title in the Subject Line.

Dasmesh Punjabi School welcomes applicants of all backgrounds. Successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (vulnerable sector). We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.