Assistant, Early Childhood Education

Assistant, Early Childhood Education

Full-time, Continuing Contract

2026-27

At Crofton House School, we inspire girls to discover and pursue their personal excellence from the first day of junior kindergarten to grade 12 and beyond.

Bound by our belief in the power of all-girls education, Crofton House School fosters a strong sense of community among educators, staff, students and families. Here, everyone can contribute to the strength of our learning environment – including you.

We are seeking an exceptional early childhood educator who excels in working with children aged 3 to 5 years old. This role is part of a collaborative teaching team within our ECE Centre, supporting the positive growth and development of young girls in a nurturing, play-based environment. The successful candidate will join a vibrant and innovative school community that values personal excellence, whole-child development, and overall wellness.

In this position, you will provide support to a team of Junior Kindergarten teachers and students within the school day, as well as lead our after-school care program for our young learners. It offers an excellent opportunity to build essential skills and gain valuable experience, ideal for educators looking to grow and thrive in their careers. You’ll enjoy working with motivated students, engaging in enriching professional development, and collaborating with inspirational colleagues and supportive families.

Hours of work: 9:45am - 5:45pm daily

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively as part of a dynamic team of early childhood educators

• Support ECE students in a variety of activities that facilitate a play-based approach to learning

• Support individual children as required

• Plan and implement an after school care program for young girls

• Supervise children at lunch and at play outside

• Take initiative to seek out tasks

• Prepare instructional materials and classroom visual displays

• Ensure space is set-up for learning and left clean and organized

• Participate in school events such as Sports Day and ECE concerts

Qualifications:

• Early Childhood Educator Certificate or Diploma

• Demonstrated experience as an early childhood educator an asset

• Awareness of the learning styles of young girls

• Proven ability to work collaboratively

• Capacity to be creative, flexible, and patient

• Strong communication skills

• Dedicated attention to the care and safety of young children

• Commitment to the integration of school routines and learning in a childcare setting

• Highly organised with attention to detail