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-centred learning environment for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Here, students are motivated to strive for their best selves, embracing academic challenge and diverse experiences, guided by staff who know them and believe in them.

Crofton House School fosters a strong sense of community among educators, staff, students, and families. Here, everyone can contribute to the strength of our school– including you.

We offer extensive professional development opportunities, competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Our 10-acre campus provides modern facilities, as well as beautiful outdoor spaces and a daily connection to nature.

We are looking for a full-time Associate Teacher with a passion or expertise in educational technology integration and/or STEM expertise, to join us on a three-month contract. This is a mentorship-oriented role designed to support teachers who are early in their career and aspire to full-time classroom teaching in the future. The position offers an excellent opportunity to build essential skills and experiences, helping prepare educators for long-term success in their career.

The successful candidate will join a vibrant, innovative school community focused on personal excellence, whole child development, and overall wellness. Enjoy the experience of teaching in a dynamic kindergarten play-based program, in primary classrooms with a focus on emergent reading, writing and numeracy, project-based learning, in an inquiry-driven intermediate program supported with personal iPads, or in a distinct middle school curriculum determined by the unique development of preadolescent girls as they prepare for high school.

This position is ideal for a teacher in the first three years of their career.

Opportunities:

• Establish a day-to-day connection and sense of belonging with students and colleagues in a thriving school community
• Teach in diverse classrooms from Kindergarten to Grade 7
• Contribute to the meaningful integration of educational technology in the classroom, implementing established programs and platforms to support developing digital and STEM skills in grades 1-7.
• Support student learning with small group and individual instruction
• Collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals that embrace school values of courage, creativity, and citizenship
• Participate in a dynamic professional development network
• Enjoy leadership in co-curricular activities

Responsibilities:

• Provide TOC (Teacher on Call) coverage from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 7, including specialist areas such as Educational Technology Integration Art, PE, and Music as appropriate
• Collaborate with classroom teachers by supporting in areas such as curriculum planning, differentiated instruction, and assessment
• Provide personalized instruction and learning support for individual students
• Supervise students during non-instructional time
• Lead STEAM-based co-curricular club offerings across primary and middle school divisions.
• Engage in field trips, outdoor education, service projects, leadership development, 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.) focusing on building digital skills for students in grades 1-7.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong time-management and organizational skills
• Commitment to teaching the whole child
• Collaborative, flexible, and enthusiastic

Employment and Application Details:

This role starts in April 2026.

Compensation: Annual salary $62,615 - $65,433.

Employees of Crofton House School receive competitive compensation and generous support for professional, educational and leadership development. Please note that applicants must be able to legally work in Canada and hold a valid BC Teaching Certificate.

Apply online at www.croftonhouse.ca/careers. We thank all candidates in advance. We will, however, contact only those selected for an interview. No phone calls, please.

About Crofton House School

Established in 1898, Crofton House has a long history of girl-centred education. Today, the School has over 900 students and almost 200 staff members learning, working and playing on our 10-acre campus in Vancouver.

Our approach supports the whole girl in her social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. Here, girls can discover and pursue their own paths, developing the confidence and capacity to thrive and positively influence the world around them.