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 empower girls to recognize and strive for their individual excellence from their initial day of junior kindergarten through to grade 12 and beyond. With a firm belief in the significance of all-girls education, Crofton House School nurtures a robust sense of community among educators, staff, students, and families. We invite you to be part of this enriching environment, where your contributions will enhance our learning atmosphere.

We are seeking a full-time Associate Teacher to join our team on a six-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for an extension of an additional year. This mentorship-focused position is aimed at supporting educators who are early in their careers and have aspirations of becoming full-time classroom teachers in the future. It presents an outstanding chance to develop vital skills and experiences that will facilitate long-term career success.

The ideal candidate will be welcomed into a lively, innovative school community dedicated to personal excellence, holistic child development, and overall wellness. You will have the opportunity to teach in an engaging kindergarten play-based program, in primary classrooms that emphasize emergent reading, writing, and numeracy, in project-based learning contexts, or within an inquiry-driven intermediate program supported by personal iPads. Additionally, you will engage with a distinct middle school curriculum tailored to the unique development of preadolescent girls as they prepare for high school. This role is particularly suited for educators in the early stages of their careers.

Opportunities:
● Build meaningful daily connections and a sense of belonging with students and colleagues in a vibrant school community
● Teach across diverse classrooms from Kindergarten to Grade 7
● Enhance student learning through small group and individual instruction
● Collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals who uphold the school’s values of courage, creativity, and citizenship
● Engage in a dynamic professional development network
● Take on 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 appropriate
● Teaching elementary French is preferred
● Collaborate with classroom teachers in areas such as curriculum planning, differentiated instruction, and assessment
● Offer personalized instruction and learning support for individual students
● Supervise students during non-instructional periods
● Participate in co-curricular activities and clubs each term, including choir, debating, cooking, public speaking, coding, and musical theatre
● Involve yourself in field trips, outdoor education, service projects, leadership development, and athletics

Requirements/Qualifications:
● B.C. Ministry of Education Certificate or Independent School Certification
● Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
● Strong organizational and time-management abilities
● A commitment to teaching the whole child
● Collaborative, flexible, and enthusiastic demeanor

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application.