Associate Teacher, Junior School (Kindergarten - Grade 7)

 Associate Teacher, Junior School (Kindergarten - Grade 7)Full-time Fixed-term Contract2026 - 2027 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 looking for a full-time Associate Teacher to join us on a one year fixed-term contract with the possibility of extending for an additional year. 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●      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 French, 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●      Participate in co-curricular activities and clubs each term such as choir, debating, cooking, public speaking, coding, and musical theatre●      Engage in field trips, outdoor education, service projects, leadership development, and athletics Requirements/ Qualifications:●      B.C. Ministry of Education Certificate or Independent School Certification●      Excellent communication and interpersonal skills●      Strong time-management and organizational skills●      Commitment to teaching the whole child●      Collaborative, flexible, and enthusiastic