English, Senior School Teacher
About This Role
Teacher, English, Senior School
Full-Time, Continuing Contract 2026 - 2027
At Crofton House School, we motivate girls to explore and achieve their personal excellence from the very first day of junior kindergarten through grade 12 and beyond. Upholding our belief in the value of all-girls education, Crofton House School creates a vibrant community among educators, staff, students, and families. We welcome your contributions to enhance our learning environment.
The English Department at Crofton House School is characterized by exceptional educators who adopt a collaborative, inquiry-driven, and student-focused teaching methodology. Through our educational program, students cultivate critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Our teaching spaces are well-appointed, providing bright, technology-enhanced learning settings.
As a knowledgeable, skilled, and innovative English educator, you inspire your students. You engage actively in planning, implementing, and evaluating student learning. Your confidence in curriculum development is evident, and your teaching style reflects how girls learn best. You effectively utilize available resources and support all learners with diverse strategies, presenting creative solutions to the learning challenges faced by students. Your classes are dynamic and centered around students. Peers, department members, students, and parents describe you as approachable, available, knowledgeable, authentic, and supportive. Your passion energizes your work.
You recognize the significance of parents as partners in their daughters' education, fostering open and collaborative relationships with the parent community. As a lifelong learner, you demonstrate your commitment to professional development, continually reflecting on your practice and collaborating with colleagues to enhance student learning. You are actively involved in the school's life, where you will find a hub for professional learning. Alongside engaging with students who are genuinely eager to learn, think, and play, teachers receive designated work time within their daily schedules to plan and collaborate with colleagues.
Responsibilities of a CHS Teacher
● Employ a student-centered, inquiry-based, and collaborative approach to deliver the B.C. curriculum
● Foster the growth and development of individual learners through the Crofton House School Ivy Compass and Advisory program
● Collaborate with Senior School teachers to design, develop, and implement a remarkable learning experience tailored to each student
● Cultivate relationships with colleagues and staff throughout the school community
● Actively contribute to the co-curricular program
● Fully engage in the CHS Teacher Professional Growth Plan
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience:
● Essential: B.C. Ministry of Education Certificate or Independent School Certification qualification criteria
● Relevant university credentials (e.g., Bachelor of Education plus Bachelor of Arts in English or equivalent)
● Graduate degree is an asset
● Thorough understanding of contemporary educational practices as outlined in the BC Ministry of Education documents
● Familiarity with the Harkness method is an asset
● Knowledge of ‘Standards-Based Learning/Assessment’ is an asset
● Experience in an independent school is an asset
● Clear awareness of the learning styles of girls and young women
● Collaborative and enthusiastic with a passion for education
● Dedicated to the teaching craft, best practices, and professional standards
● Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
● Commitment to ongoing professional development and personal growth
● Energy, dedication, and a willingness to engage in the co-curricular program.