Careers

Why work at Dasmesh?

Competitive Pay – Being a non-profit Independent School, we value our teachers and staff and offer competitive compensation as compared to other Independent & Public Schools in the region.

Paid Vacation – Part of our compensation package also includes 10 paid days off.

Medical Benefits – Our School provides extended Medical Benefits that cover 50% of MSP and added Dental & Vision Coverage.

RRSP– We match RRSP 100% of your contributions, to the max of $1000 per year.

Additional Benefits- Teachers at our school have the potential to earn up to $2500 in Bonuses for extra curricular clubs.

Opportunity to Learn – If you come from a different ethnic or cultural background, or even from a Punjabi Background, working here at Dasmesh would provide you with the opportunity of learning a lot about Sikh religion, Punjabi Language & the nuances of the culture.

Who We look for?

Dasmesh Punjabi School is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes talented people from all religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds to be a part of our amazing workforce. We look for people who are self motivated and determined to contribute to the society by ensuring the proper learning and development of the most important citizens of our country – the students and younger generation!

Current Job Openings

School Leadership Opportunity

 Our School Board is seeking a Vice Principal for Dasmesh Punjabi School for the 2019/2020 school year. This position will interest experienced school administrators who are wanting the challenge of continuing to nurture this unique K – 12 learning environment for students from the communities of Abbotsford, Aldergrove and Mission.

 Dasmesh has a proud history and a bright future. Vice-principals work with the principal in providing administrative and educational leadership within K-12 private school. This includes the organization of school programs, long-term planning for the school and supporting, coordinating and supervising the educational welfare of students. The Vice Principal will be expected to provide instructional leadership for the fifty+ staff members as they build upon the school’s enviable academic achievements and prepare our 775 students for an exciting future.

 Applicants must possess a valid BC Teaching Certificate and have a thorough knowledge of the British Columbia Curriculum. They should have polished interpersonal skills – i. e. they should be confident communicators and exceptional listeners. They should be able to model the ethical, principled guidance that reflects the values of our faith-based school.

 It is expected that the Vice Principal will establish productive working relationships with the many school “publics” – staff, students, parents, Board members and the community at large. The Vice Principal will be the Dasmesh Ambassador.

 Applications will be accepted and can be submitted to the Dasmesh Board President Gurpiar Romana electronically to principal@dasmeshschool.com. Please indicate your salary expectations in your application. Interviews will be conducted over Summer Break. A robust orientation program will be offered to the successful applicant.

We are looking for Elementary and Secondary Teachers who are self-motivated, enthusiastic, reliable, and knowledgeable in their subject matter.

Dasmesh Punjabi School has  openings for  teachers. Successful candidates will have an enthusiasm for both education and development that will inspire and motivate our students. Our school teachers will report to the Principal and will work closely with the Administration team. As a key member of a new organization, our teachers must take initiative, demonstrate creativity, and have the desire to learn about new theories of education, and changing global trends.

Current Position Openings

Kindergarten Teacher

Grade 1 Teacher

Grade 3 Teacher

Grade 6 Teacher – Math and Science

Grade 7 Teacher

Grade 8 Teacher

Grade 11/12 Marketing and Economics Teacher

We are also accepting applications for Teachers on Call

All Candidates will be expected to have:
Canadian residency and be legally entitled to work in Canada
All the requirements to be certified to teach in British Columbia
Fluent communication skills in English, both oral and written

Communication in Punjabi preferred, however not mandatory.
The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Please, send your resume as soon as possible to the Principal via mail, fax or email.

Contact Information:

Dasmesh Punjabi School

5930 Riverside St

Abbotsford, BC V4X 1T8

Phone: 604-826-1666      Fax: 604-820-8924

Email: principal@dasmeshschool.com

Only eligible candidates will be contacted.

We are looking for a Music (Shabad Kirtan) and Sikh Studies Teacher who are self-motivated, enthusiastic, reliable, and knowledgeable in their subject matter.

Dasmesh Punjabi School has a opening for Shabad Kirtan teacher. Successful candidates will have an enthusiasm for both education and development that will inspire and motivate our students. Our school teachers will report to our Sikh Studies Department Head and will work closely with the Administration team. As a key member of a new organization, our teachers must take initiative, demonstrate creativity, and have the desire to learn about new theories of education, and changing global trends.

All Candidates will be expected to have:Canadian residency and be legally entitled to work in Canada. All the requirements to be certified to teach in British Columbia.

Fluent communication skills in English and Punjabi, both oral and written. Please do not apply for this posting if you do need meet the criteria.

Please forward Resumes to  info@dasmeshschool.com