Teacher — Punjabi & Sikh Studies

Dasmesh Punjabi School; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid vacation

Medical benefits

RRSP

Extracurricular club bonuses

Professional development

Job summary

Dasmesh Punjabi School in Abbotsford, BC, seeks an educator for Punjabi language and Sikh studies. You will teach K–10 Punjabi language skills and Sikh heritage with engaging methods, fostering language growth and cultural understanding in a diverse Canadian classroom.

The role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities, with a supportive environment, competitive pay, and professional development. Start date August 2026 and a strong commitment to inclusive education is required.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Punjabi (spoken and written) with strong literacy in Gurmukhi.
• Knowledge of Sikh faith, history, values and heritage to share with students.
• Ability to engage Canadian learners with Punjabi language and Sikh studies.
• Proven ability to build positive relationships across grade levels.
• BC teacher certification or eligibility to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Teach Punjabi language across K–10, focusing on reading, writing, and speaking.
• Teach Sikh Studies in an engaging, accessible way for Canadian learners.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive classroom environment.
• Develop resources and activities to support language learning.
• Contribute to school culture and heritage education.

Skills

Punjabi fluency

Gurmukhi literacy

Sikh history & culture knowledge

Classroom management

English instruction ability

Education

BC Teacher Regulation Branch certification

Eligibility to obtain certification

Tools

Curriculum familiarity

Job description

Teacher — Punjabi & Sikh Studies

Location: Abbotsford, BC · Start date: [August 2026] · Status: [Full-Time and Part-Time] About Dasmesh Punjabi School

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.

What You'll Do

• Teach Kindergarten – Grade 10 Punjabi language - reading, writing, and speaking - in an engaging, age-appropriate way.
• Develop students' ability to use Punjabi naturally in everyday conversations, classroom interactions, and real-life situations.
• Create opportunities for students to listen, speak, read, and write Punjabi regularly and meaningfully.
• Teach Sikh Studies in a way that is engaging, accessible, and meaningful to Canadian learners.
• Help students develop an understanding and appreciation of Sikh faith, values, history, culture, and heritage.
• Recognize and respond to varying levels of Punjabi proficiency, helping both emerging and more fluent speakers continue to grow.
• Create a caring, well-managed classroom where students feel known, valued, and encouraged to participate.
• Contribute to the heritage, culture, and values of the school community.

What We're Looking For

Required

• Fluency in Punjabi (spoken and written) and strong literacy in Gurmukhi.
• Strong spoken Punjabi and the ability to model natural, conversational language for students.
• Sound knowledge of Sikh faith, history, values, traditions, and heritage, with the ability to share this knowledge meaningfully with students.
• The ability to make Punjabi language learning engaging, practical, and relevant for Canadian students.
• Warmth, patience, and the ability to build positive relationships with students across elementary and secondary grades.
• Strong classroom management and the ability to create a positive, respectful learning environment.
• BC Teacher Regulation Branch certification, or eligibility to obtain.
• Commitment to the mission, values, and community of Dasmesh Punjabi School.

Strong assets

• Experience developing conversational language skills through activities such as dialogue, storytelling, role-play, games, presentations, and real-world scenarios.
• Experience teaching students across multiple grade levels.
• Familiarity with BC curriculum and competency-based assessment.
• Experience developing engaging Punjabi language-learning resources and activities.

What We Offer

• Opportunity for either full-time or part-time role at the heart of our school's mission and identity.
• 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.

Dasmesh Punjabi School welcomes applicants who share our commitment to the Punjabi-Sikh community we serve. 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.