Associate Teacher, Junior School (Kindergarten - Grade 7)

Associate Teacher, Junior School (Kindergarten - Grade 7)

Full-time Fixed-term Contract

January - June 2026

At Crofton House School, we inspire girls to recognize and pursue their personal excellence from their first day of junior kindergarten through to grade 12 and beyond. We believe strongly in the value of all-girls education and foster a strong sense of community among educators, staff, students, and families. We invite you to become part of this vibrant environment, where your contributions will enhance our educational experience.

We are in search of a full-time Associate Teacher to join our team on a six-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extending for an additional year. This mentorship-oriented position is designed to support early-career educators who aspire to become full-time classroom teachers in the future. It offers a remarkable opportunity to develop essential skills and experiences that will contribute to long-term career success.

The successful candidate will be integrated into a dynamic, innovative school community that is committed to personal excellence, holistic child development, and overall well-being. You will have the chance to teach in an engaging kindergarten play-based program, in primary classrooms that focus on emergent reading, writing, and numeracy, within project-based learning environments, or in an inquiry-driven intermediate program that incorporates personal iPads. Furthermore, you will work with a specialized middle school curriculum designed to meet the developmental needs of preadolescent girls as they transition to high school. This position is especially suitable for educators at the beginning of their careers.

Opportunities:

• Foster meaningful daily connections and a sense of belonging with students and colleagues within a lively school community
• Teach across various classrooms from Kindergarten to Grade 7
• Promote student learning through small group and individualized instruction
• Collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals who embody the school’s values of courage, creativity, and citizenship
• Engage in a vibrant professional development network
• Assume leadership roles in co-curricular activities

Responsibilities:

• Provide Teacher on Call (TOC) coverage from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 7, including specialist areas such as Art, PE, and Music as needed
• Teaching elementary French is preferred
• Work collaboratively with classroom teachers on curriculum planning, differentiated instruction, and assessment
• Deliver personalized instruction and learning support for individual students
• Supervise students during non-instructional times
• Participate in co-curricular activities and clubs each term, including choir, debating, cooking, public speaking, coding, and musical theatre
• Engage in field trips, outdoor education, service projects, leadership development, and athletics

Requirements/Qualifications:

• B.C. Ministry of Education Certificate or Independent School Certification
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• A commitment to teaching the whole child
• Collaborative, adaptable, and enthusiastic attitude

If you are interested in this opportunity, please Apply via the WhatSchool platform.