Grade 8 Teacher — Humanities (English & Social Studies)

Dasmesh Punjabi School; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid vacation

Medical benefits

RRSP

Extracurricular club bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Dasmesh Punjabi School in Abbotsford, BC is seeking a Grade 8 Humanities teacher to anchor the cohort as homeroom lead, delivering English Language Arts 8 and Social Studies 8 within the BC curriculum and fostering a relationship-centered classroom.

You will support students’ social-emotional growth, communicate progress to families, collaborate with the middle-school team, and contribute to a respectful, inclusive school culture while benefiting from competitive pay, paid vacation, medical

Qualifications

• BC Teacher Regulation Branch certification or eligibility.
• Strong foundation in BC ELA and Social Studies curricula.
• Ability to build a calm, relationship-centered classroom.
• Commitment to the school's mission and community.

Responsibilities

• Teach BC Curriculum English Language Arts 8 and Social Studies 8.
• Serve as Grade 8 homeroom teacher and build a positive classroom community.
• Deliver assignments typical of a Grade 8 timetable and supervise activities.
• Use proficiency-based assessment aligned to BC standards and communicate progress to families.
• Support literacy development for diverse learners, including English language learners.
• Collaborate with the middle-school team to support student success.
• Contribute to the wider life and values of the school community.

Skills

BC Teacher Regulation

ELA & SS proficiency

Classroom management

Literacy support

Education

BC ELA/SS curricula

Job description

Grade 8 Teacher — Humanities (English & Social Studies)

Location: Abbotsford, BC · Start date: [August 2026] · Status: [Full-time]

DPS is an independent English-language K–12 school serving approximately 1,000 students in Abbotsford, BC. While Punjabi language and Sikh studies form part of our educational program, instruction is delivered in English. We welcome applicants from all faiths and backgrounds who are committed to supporting an inclusive, respectful, and student-centered learning environment.

The Opportunity

Grade 8 is a pivot point. Students arrive at the edge of childhood and leave on the road to becoming young adults, and the homeroom teacher is the steady presence who guides them across it. This is a role for someone who understands that at this age, relationships are the curriculum - that a student who feels known and safe is a student who will learn.

You will be the anchor teacher for a Grade 8 cohort, delivering the humanities heart of their program - English and Social Studies - and serving as the homeroom teacher who knows these students well, advocates for them, and helps set the tone for their entire secondary journey. It is a role of real influence at a formative moment.

What You'll Do

• Teach BC curriculum English Language Arts 8 and Social Studies 8 as engaging, connected humanities learning.
• Serve as a Grade 8 homeroom teacher: building a positive classroom community, supporting students' social and emotional growth, and being a first point of contact for families.
• Deliver additional assignments typical of a Grade 8 timetable — e.g., an additional teaching block, advisory, or supervision.
• Use competency-based, proficiency-focused assessment aligned to BC standards, and communicate student progress clearly to students and parents.
• Support literacy development for a diverse learner population, including students for whom English is an additional language.
• Partner with the middle-school team and support staff to help every student succeed.
• Contribute to the wider life and values of the school community.

What We're Looking For Required

• BC Teacher Regulation Branch certification, or eligibility to obtain it.
• Strong foundation in the BC ELA and Social Studies curricula and in proficiency-based assessment.
• A genuine warmth for early adolescent learners and the skill to build a calm, well-managed, relationship-centred classroom.
• Commitment to the mission, values, and community of Dasmesh Punjabi School.

Strong assets

• Experience teaching at the middle-school level (Grades 6–9).
• Skill in supporting English language learners and literacy across the content areas.
• Familiarity with structured literacy and reading-comprehension strategies.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach to planning and assessment.

What We Offer

• 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.