Associate Teacher, Junior School (Kindergarten - Grade 7)

Associate Teacher, Junior School (Kindergarten - Grade 7)
Full-time Fixed-term Contract
April - June 2026

Crofton House School offers a girl-centered learning environment for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Our mission is to inspire learners to reach their maximum potential, encouraging them to embrace academic challenges and diverse experiences, all supported by devoted staff who are attuned to their needs. We foster a strong sense of community among educators, staff, students, and families, enabling everyone to contribute to the vitality of our school—including you. We provide extensive professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our 10-acre campus features modern facilities and beautiful outdoor spaces, ensuring a daily connection to nature.

We are looking for a full-time Associate Teacher with a passion for integrating educational technology and/or STEM to join us for a three-month contract. This mentorship-oriented position is designed to assist early-career educators who aspire to secure full-time teaching roles in the future. This role presents an outstanding chance to build essential skills and experiences, laying the groundwork for long-term teaching success.

The right candidate will join an innovative and vibrant school community dedicated to personal excellence, holistic child development, and overall well-being. You will have the chance to teach in an engaging kindergarten play-based program, primary classrooms focused on emergent literacy and numeracy, project-based learning in an inquiry-centered intermediate program with personal iPads, or in a specialized middle school curriculum designed to meet the developmental needs of preadolescent girls preparing for high school. This role is particularly well-suited for teachers at the beginning of their careers.

Opportunities:
● Cultivate daily connections and promote a sense of belonging among students and colleagues in an energetic school community
● Teach across a range of classrooms from Kindergarten to Grade 7
● Enhance the effective integration of educational technology in the classroom, applying established programs and platforms to develop digital and STEM skills for grades 1-7
● Support student learning with individualized and small group instruction
● Collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals who embody the school’s values of courage, creativity, and citizenship
● Participate in a lively professional development community
● Assume leadership roles in co-curricular activities

Responsibilities:
● Provide Teacher on Call (TOC) coverage for Junior Kindergarten to Grade 7, including specialist areas such as Educational Technology Integration, Art, PE, and Music as needed
● Work alongside classroom teachers in curriculum planning, differentiated instruction, and assessment
● Deliver personalized instruction and learning support for individual students
● Supervise students during non-classroom time
● Lead STEAM-based co-curricular clubs across the primary and middle school divisions
● Engage in field trips, outdoor education, service projects, leadership initiatives, and athletics

Requirements/Qualifications:
● B.C. Ministry of Education Certificate or Independent School Certification
● Strong knowledge of educational technology practices and platforms (e.g., Makey Makey, Book Creator, green screens, Padlet, Puppet Pals, etc.) with an emphasis on developing digital skills for students in grades 1-7
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
● Strong organizational and time-management abilities
● Commitment to holistic child education
● Collaborative, flexible, and enthusiastic